Thursday Covid-19 cases in our area
We're adding the numbers for the entire coverage area in Southeast Tennessee, North Carolina and Northwest Georgia
More Outdoor park closings around Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - While a controversy is brewing in Georgia over closing state parks and waterways, more parks are closing around Chattanooga. TVA is closing more of their recreational areas, including Watts Bar and Guntersville dams and the Raccoon Mountain…
Gov. Kemp issues his stay at home order for Georgia
Watch the Governor's presentation plus details on what it does and does not do.
Gov. orders residents to stay at home because we're getting out again
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Governor Bill Lee has issued a Safer At Home order requiring Tennesseans to stay home unless they are going to an essential workplace or getting supplies. He says he is toughening the order because Tennesseans officials have…
Governor Bill Lee orders Shelter in Place for Tennessee
Watch it here: https://sts.streamingvideo.tn.gov/Mediasite/Play/5297e0f92a7a4bdb81519afc83cc91e01d?catalog=e8dd4e04d1064f2ab14ba2b7162822d021 NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Governor Bill Lee is issuing an executive order says he will sign an executive order requiring all Tennesseans stay home unless carrying out essential activities. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The U.S. Army Corps…
New Weekly Unemployment Claims in Tennessee Increase By More Than 55 Thousand
There were 94,492 new unemployment claims in Tennessee last week according to new figures released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce. This is an increase of 55,396 from the previous week when 39,096 new claims were filed. The…
Warnings about domestic violence & child abuse during isolation
(WDEF) - The Governors of both Tennessee and Georgia are warning about dangerous side affects from staying at home. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and his Children's Services Commissioner warned about a rise in possible child abuse and neglect cases. “Another…
Governor's office: 'Shelter-in-place' order not needed yet
Alabama has the 3rd lowest COVID-19 case list in the south
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…
Governor announces Shelter In Place order for Georgia
"This is a game changer."
Tuesday Covid-19 Cases
We now top 100 cases in the Tennessee Valley and Polk County is the only one left without a case
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…
High winds leave damage, power outages in Alabama
High winds have toppled trees in central Alabama, blocking roads and causing power outages.
Monday COVID-19 cases
86 cases now in the News 12 coverage area, seeing a big jump in our outlying counties since Friday. 5 deaths now in the region.
Governor: dozens at Tennessee nursing home have virus
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Authorities say a new coronavirus outbreak at a Tennessee nursing home has prompted it to be temporarily closed for cleaning while dozens of its residents and staff members go into quarantine. A hospital says without elaborating that two…
Gov. Lee issues Safer-at-Home order closing more business
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - As pressure is mounting on Governor Lee to do more about the cornoavirus, he orders a "Safer-at-Home" order for Tennessee. The order closes all nonessential businesses. This is a step short of a shelter-in-place order. And it…
Patients at a Gallatin nursing home being moved out after COVID-19 cases
UPDATE: Officials now say 19 patients were moved, some of them have tested positive for COVID-19. More patients may need to be moved pending test results. "This spread in this one facility is indicative of the seriousness of this virus…
Tennessee gov expects 'significant' unemployment pay boost
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says he expects a “significant increase” to unemployment payout amounts for people out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic because of congressional legislation. Lee told reporters Friday he doesn't know the…
UT Trustees appoint Boyd to 5-year term as president
Board Chair John Compton said there was strong support for Boyd to continue as president.
Friday COVID-19 Cases
A few more cases today in Jackson, Bradley and Hamilton counties, but not many.
Tennessee gets $476K grant for tornado victim mental health
Tennessee has landed a $476,000 federal grant to support the mental health needs of victims of deadly tornadoes earlier this month.
Vehicle Emissions Testing in Tennessee Suspended Until May 18
Vehicle emissions testing in Hamilton County are suspended until May 18 as part of Governor Lee's executive order issued March 24.
Alabama schools to finish year through distance learning
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has directed public schools to finish the year academic year through distance learning as the state tries to slow the spread of coronavirus. Alabama Superintendent of Education Eric Mackey said Thursday that…