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…
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…
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 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,…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
Let's look at a few apps that will make this kind of "home work" a bit easier on you.
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, 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…
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…
due to social distancing, the pews were mostly empty as members streamed the service online.
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…
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul says he has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order 17 calling for businesses across the state to utilize alternative business models beginning at midnight CDT on Monday, March 23, 2020 until midnight CDT April 6, 2020.
Nashville Mayor John Cooper issued a 'Safer At Home' Executive Order Sunday morning.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday afternoon. According to CPD, the shooting occurred near 3800 North Terrace. Two men were shot and both are suffering non-life threatening injuries. Police say that both victims were…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Saturday afternoon fire on North Moss Avenue left one man injured. According to the Chattanooga fire department, firefighters rescued the man and his pet python after someone alerted them about the fire. The home has…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF)- Dalton Distillery is giving back to their community in a special way during this time. They went from moonshiners, to vodka distillers and now they have something new to add to their resume. For the last 100…
After a week of speculation, Google announced Saturday morning the launch of an educational website on coronavirus in the United States. The site focuses on education, prevention and local resources surrounding the pandemic. In a blog post, Google said it worked…
As the number of coronavirus cases in the United States exponentially increased this week, health care workers sounded the alarm about shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE). Around the country, hospitals and medical centers are facing shortages of N95 masks,…
All of Ohio's abortion clinics have been ordered to stop providing the procedure as the state clamps down on medical services to preserve protective gear amid the growing coronavirus outbreak. The order, if enforced, would make abortion even more difficult to…