Student Food Delivery
It's enough food to feed a child for at least two days and a way to fill the void when school is out of session.
Gilead suspends access to experimental coronavirus drug
Biotechnology company Gilead Sciences is halting emergency access to its experimental coronavirus drug, citing "overwhelming demand." The coronavirus outbreak has caused such a surge in requests for the drug, called remdesivir, that they have "flooded an emergency treatment access system…
Mayor Berke closing more businesses in Chattanooga
"Most importantly, I want you to stay home."
Texas becomes latest state to halt abortion services amid outbreak
The Texas Attorney General's office just ordered all clinics that provide abortion to immediately stop providing the procedure in order to comply with the state's temporary suspension of surgeries that are not deemed "medically necessary," according to a statement from…
When are your taxes due in 2020? The IRS extension explained
Internal REvue The IRS says individuals and businesses can delay filing and paying federal tax bills for 90 days, to July 15 from April 15, as part of an emergency relief plan amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here's a breakdown of…
3 workers at facilities housing migrant kids in U.S. custody test positive for coronavirus
Three staff members at facilities that care for unaccompanied migrant children in U.S. custody, as well as one foster parent, have now tested positive for the coronavirus, federal officials said Monday. The three staff members work at two different facilities…
Monday COVID-19 Case County
Now 19 cases in our coverage area, another 12 in neighboring counties.
Justice Dept. asks Congress for expansion of judicial powers
Washington — The Justice Department has submitted to Congress legislative recommendations addressing how court cases should proceed as the nation grapples with the coronavirus pandemic that has brought daily life in the United States to a halt. The proposals were…
Astronaut who spent 665 days in space has advice on isolation
Retired NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, who spent 665 days on the International Space Station, advised people feeling isolated while staying home during the coronavirus pandemic to remember the "bigger purpose" everyone shares. By social distancing and quarantining, people are "saving…
NYC convention center becoming coronavirus hospital
Conversion of the main showroom floor of the Javits Center in Manhattan is expected to begin this week, turning the 1.8 million square feet of convention space into New York City's first field hospital to respond to the coronavirus crisis, CBS New…
Loss of taste or smell could mean you have coronavirus
NBA star Rudy Gobert says he's lost his sense his smell and taste over the last few days after testing positive for coronavirus less than two weeks ago. Gobert wondered publicly about his symptoms, which a British medical group says have also…
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar's husband has coronavirus
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar disclosed that her husband, John Bessler, tested positive for coronavirus, according to results received early Monday morning. "He is exhausted and sick but a very strong and resilient person," she wrote in a post on Medium,…
Walker County Orders Restrictions on Restaurants and Gatherings
The Order requires all restaurants, bars, private clubs, and similar food or drink establishments to close their dining rooms no later than 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
Surgeon General: "Things are going to get worse before they get better"
Doctors and nurses confronting the expanding coronavirus pandemic say getting basic protective equipment, such as masks and gowns, and life-saving equipment, such as ventilators, remains a big concern. By Monday there were more than 35,000 reported cases of COVID-19 in…
Joe Biden adapts to telecampaign realities and upgrades home studio
As many Americans moved to tele-working and began connecting with family, friends and coworkers more regularly over online video conferencing software, Joe Biden has so far only used these platforms once to address the increasingly anxious public. But over the…
Lupus patients struggle to get vital drug after Trump comments
One of the drugs President Trump has touted as a potential "game changer" to treat COVID-19 is a vital medication for patients with lupus. However, the drug — hydroxychloroquine — has not been clinically tested or approved to treat coronavirus, and…
Small businesses can apply for loans as result of virus
Tennessee small businesses that have been economically harmed as a result of the coronavirus outbreak can apply for U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loans.
TECH BYTE: Tech to Help You Work from Home More Efficiently
Let's look at a few apps that will make this kind of "home work" a bit easier on you.
No Gyms? No Problem!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today, Governor Lee passed a stay at home order that closed businesses and gyms. Earlier this week, Mayor Berke had gyms within the city limit closed. Since then, people all around have been finding different ways…
Ringgold First Reported COVID-19 Case
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - According to Ringgold Mayor Nick Millwood, a family in Ringgold has reported that their son tested positive for Coronavirus. The mayor says that the family's son is in his 20s and he is self-isolated at his…
Coronavirus updates: Global death toll tops 13,000
The number of deaths caused by the coronavirus worldwide reached at least 13,049, including 340 in the U.S. and 4,825 in Italy, where the devastating virus has brought the country to its knees. Italy hit a grim milestone Saturday by recording…
East 3rd St. Church of Christ's First Online Service
due to social distancing, the pews were mostly empty as members streamed the service online.
38 test positive for coronavirus in New York City jails
At least 38 people have tested positive for coronavirus inside New York City jails, officials said, signaling the largest outbreak in American jails since the outbreak began. For weeks, activists and health officials have feared the virus would spread rapidly…
Rand Paul is 1st senator to report positive test for virus
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul says he has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus.