Doctors: Clean Your Groceries to Limit Coronavirus Exposure
Doctors say the virus can live on certain surfaces.
Tennessee Unemployment Numbers See Unprecedented Spike
The state of Tennessee experienced an unprecedented spike in new initial unemployment claims.
New Online Coronavirus Self-Testing Tool is Available to the Public
There's a simple on-line tool that you and your family can use for guidance if you have questions about a coronavirus diagnosis.
Senate passes $2.2T coronavirus aid plan, House votes Friday
The Senate passed a mammoth $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic.
US jobless claims hit 3.3 million, quadruple previous record
A record-high number of people applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs engulfed the United States
Locals step up to help others mask up amid coronavirus pandemic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - When Cheri Haynes saw a need she took to social media and was able to connect with people. That led ladies to JoAnn Fabrics Wednesday afternoon to create face masks for first responders, hospitals and private…
COVID-19 came from a local nursing home
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The number of positive tests for COVID-19 took another jump today in the Chattanooga area. Hamilton County now reports a total of 26 cases. That makes a total of 42 in our area. Now NHC Healthcare says…
More information on Alabama COVID-19 related death from Scottsboro
Courthouse worker in Scottsboro is the first COVID-19 related fatality in Alabama
School Closing Updates
Many of the school closings were originally scheduled through this week. Now more systems are extending the break. Here are the latest updates. TENNESSEE SCHOOLS: All Tennessee schools are closed through at least April 24th. The Dept. of Education will…
Wednesday COVID-19 case update
We now have our first 3 deaths in this area, 2 in Hamilton and one in Jackson county, AL
Clifton Hills Elementary Parade
Teachers and other faculty from Clifton Hills gathered in the school parking lot Wednesday’s morning ready to bring life back into their community.
President Trump says a COVID-19 bailout bill is near
[cbsn] (WASHINGTON D.C.) - President Trump says a congressional bill to fight the coronavirus is near. He says it will pay both businesses and families during the crisis.
Hillcrest Elementary faculty brightens students' days with parade
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The faculty and staff at Hillcrest Elementary came up with a creative way to check in on their students Wednesday morning. "It's not every day that you get to be in a parade," fourth grader John…
UTC student sews handmade masks to help with shortage
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As COVID-19 continues to spread, hospitals can't meet the demand they need for masks. One UTC student is using her recently found free time to help. Elise Halcomb is sewing reusable cotton masks for those that…
Tennessee State Parks restricting use, but not closing
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennessee State Parks are shortening hours and restricting usage during the COVID-19 pandemic. But they are stopping short of shutting down parks. Officials are joining state health experts in discouraging us from travelling, but still encourage us…
More manufacturing shutdowns and openings
Volkswagen and Nokian Tyres announce closings
Red Cross extends financial help deadline after tornadoes
The American Red Cross said Wednesday it continues to offer emergency financial help for Middle Tennessee residents whose homes were damaged or destroyed in the tornadoes that tore through the region in early March.
Southern Adventist University Nursing Program Donates Supplies to Area Hospitals
Southern Adventist University’s School of Nursing donated personal protective equipment to two local hospitals.
Health Dept.: Two Die from COVID-19 in Hamilton Co.
The health department is reporting its first COVID-19 related deaths in Hamilton County.
Lee University Student Tests Positive for COVID-19
A female student at Lee University tested positive for the coronavirus COVID-19.
Jfest Postponed to August 1st
Chattanooga, TN - Jfest is being postponed until August 1st. All wristbands, Fanatic packages, vendor fees, parking passes, and sponsorships will be honored on the new date. For more information or to purchase wristbands, visit jfest.com.
1,700 Los Angeles inmates released in response to outbreak
Approximately 1,700 inmates have been released from Los Angeles County jails in response to the coronavirus outbreak, the local sheriff's office announced Tuesday, reducing the inmate population by 10%. So far, no one in the county's jail system has tested…
Ways to keep your kid in shape while sports aren't happening
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - This is normally the time that spring sports kick off but for now, everything has been put on hold. Health experts say this shouldn't stop you and your kids from getting your reps in and some…
Baylor School To Develop Quicker Test for COVID-19
The Hamilton County Commission passed a resolution this morning that would grant one point five million dollars to researchers at the Baylor School to produce a faster testing method for COVID19.