Wednesday's COVID-19 cases in our area
biggest increases today in Bradley, Whitfield and Marion counties
Businesses urged to stop soliciting tourists during pandemic
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee officials say tourism businesses should stop soliciting tourists in order to stop the spread of the coronavirus. The mayors of five Sevier County cities are urging leisure businesses to halt guests through mid-April. WBIR-TV reports…
Gate 11 distillery has joined the hand sanitizer producers
"we set this program up primarily to focus on first responders and local public health priorities."
FBI warns Americans on stimulus scams
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As the spread of coronavirus continues, so does the spike in scammers. "In addition to all the health-related guidance that officials are issuing to keep people properly informed, it is equally important for people to be…
Governor announces Shelter In Place order for Georgia
"This is a game changer."
Family of stroke victim speaks out about hospital visitor restrictions
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A local family is begging for people to take social distancing more seriously after their father is fighting for his life in a hospital - alone. "He needs me there to fight,"says Donna Boyd, wife to…
Chattanooga City Council's First Ever Zoom Teleconference
“Mr. Chair somebody in our chatt, they’re being real disrespectful. Yeah I’m working on it council woman", A teleconference between Chattanooga’s city council men and women Tuesday evening, disrupted by racial slurs in the comment section on Zoom.
First child dies from COVID-19 complications in Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A child under the age of 5 has died from COVID-19 complications in a Chattanooga hospital. The child did have underlying health problems. “It is our deepest regret to share with you today our first COVID-19-related pediatric…
GoFundMe for Big Chill and Grill's and Scottie's on the River's Employees
The owner of Big chill and Scottie’s on the water Scottie Bowman is using GoFundMe to cover the cost of living for her employees laid off.
Racial slurs posted during City Council Zoom meeting
"Although it hurt, then it became sad"
Workers at Roper start petition over social distancing issues
LaFayette, Georgia (WDEF) - Workers at a LaFayette manufacturing plant are voicing their concerns about their work environment while trying not to contract COVID-19. News 12's Taylor Bishop spoke with some employees on why they say the plant needs to…
First death and two more positive COVID-19 tests in Cherokee County, NC
MURPHY, North Carolina (WDEF) - The Health Department in Cherokee County North Carolina reports more cases on Tuesday evening. The North Carolina mountain community has already suffered more cases than any of in the sparsely populated mountain region of western…
Locals giving away disinfectant, yes, it's free
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Bottles of disinfectant got loaded up into vehicles Tuesday afternoon, ready to make their way to people who need it. “We actually walked through the store and saw every cleaning chemical wiped off the shelf. We…
A local plumber talks about whether he is essential
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Starting today, Tennesseans who are non-essential workers are urged to remain at home. Governor Bill Lee issued executive order 22, installing safer at home guidelines in every Tennessee County. The order is not mandatory but recommended. Local…
Mayor adjusting roadblock plan to keep outsiders away from Andrews
See today's update from Mayor James Reid
Salvation Army putting out Covid-19 virus bins
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Salvation Army is increasing efforts to help people right now. The organization wants to make sure the needs of community members, first responders, and government partners are met. They have partnered with several area Walmarts and…
Tuesday Covid-19 Cases
We now top 100 cases in the Tennessee Valley and Polk County is the only one left without a case
Golden Apple: Rachel Salomon
A teacher in Whitfield County may be firm with her kids, but they know what to expect. Her hard work has earned her this week's Golden Apple Award.
Local Restaurant's React to Stimulus Bill
The government is serving loans with interest to cover 2 and a half months worth of payroll and tax breaks.
New breakdown on just who is getting COVID-19 in Hamilton County
50 positive tests & 3 deaths
Here are the details of Hamilton County's first public Covid-19 testing
The tests are free, but you will need to be referred by your doctor or health provider.
Watch President Trump's daily coronavirus briefing
[cbsn] NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks fell and ended the first quarter with a decline of 20%, the market's worst quarter since the dark days of the financial crisis. The loss for the S&P 500 in March alone was…
Tennessee midwives see surge of interests from expecting mothers due to Coronavirus
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The coronavirus pandemic is creating even more anxiety for women who are expectant mothers. Some are now preparing for the possibility of not having a traditional hospital birth, as they once planned. Pregnancy and birth should…
Pentagon holding ventilators until HHS says where they are needed
A senior military general says the Pentagon has not yet delivered any of the 2,000 ventilators it offered to the Department of Health and Human Services two weeks ago.