The White House and Senate leaders of both parties have agreed on sweeping $2 trillion package to aid workers, businesses and a health care system severely strained by the quickly growing coronavirus outbreak. The agreement came after days of often intense…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Like most people, Peppo and Jane Biscarini probably had no idea just how severe the spread of coronavirus was going to get when they decided to leave home in southern Italy to come to Chattanooga. “We…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Doctors across Tennessee are pleading with Gov. Bill Lee to take stronger action to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. Dr. Aaron Milstone warned on a webinair Tuesday that without action, tens of thousands of…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said she has no plans to issue a statewide “shelter in place" order to combat the new coronavirus. Citing economic concerns, Ivey signaled a reluctance to join the states, including New York,…
Suspect who turned himself in to Alabama police say he was exposed to a COVID-19 victim.
On Tuesday, we add the first cases in Grundy and Fannin County, plus seven new cases in Chattanooga area.
The coronavirus outbreak is making it difficult for one Tennessean traveling overseas, to make it back to the U.S.
A Dalton Middle School teacher uses her love of teaching to connect with her students. Her dedication has earned her this week's Golden Apple Award.
As the coronavirus pandemic intensifies across the U.S., many restaurants and cafes have switched to drive-thru, delivery and take-out only systems — but still, some workers feel uncomfortable putting their health at risk to come to work. This week, Starbucks…
Gov. plans to reopen Tennessee schools on Monday , April 27th.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hair and nail salons are shutting down in Chattanooga, to try and stop the spread of the Coronavirus. "I think there's no other way," said Rob Brown, owner of Town & Country Barber Shop and Salon.…
Cases climb to 15 and officials can no longer trace the source of infection for the newer cases.
The Spanish army has been called in to help disinfect care homes in the country, and during some of their visits, they found morbid scenes, BBC News reports. Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles said the military "found some older people…
Health officials in New York are experimenting with the possibility of having two patients share one ventilator as the coronavirus pandemic has caused widespread shortages of the machine, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced in a press briefing Tuesday morning. Cuomo emphasized the…
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Tuesday revealed the first confirmed case of coronavirus among the tens of thousands of immigrants in its custody across the country. A Mexican immigrant held in New Jersey tested positive for the virus, officials…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The UTC Performing Arts department is finding new ways to get musicians together, while still practicing social distancing. Dr. Kenyon Wilson is partnering with the Hamilton County School District to host a virtual band. However,…
Because of the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing, the homeless can’t stay in organized shelters or receive the help they need in large groups.
The global coronavirus pandemic is forcing doctors and nurses to make agonizing decisions of who lives and who dies. It is the toughest and most heartbreaking decision a person could ever have to make. Infected with COVID-19, that is exactly…
They got around 30,000 visitors last week which crowded some sites in the park.
Houston, Texas, and surrounding Harris County, have issued a stay at home order that goes into effect Wednesday. The order will stay in effect until at least April 3, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said at a press conference Tuesday.…
The Secret Service incurred more than $950,000 in expenses during President Trump's July 2018 visit to his Trump Turnberry Resort in Scotland, according to a new report from the the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General. That includes…
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is shutting down for two weeks in an effort help stop the spread of the new coronavirus.
The Tokyo Olympics have been officially postponed until 2021.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - It's been almost 2 weeks since spring break. That means that classes are picking back up for many students in our area. With school being so different right now, learning can be stressful for both the…