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40% of Tennessee Covid cases now children

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The state Department of Health says the number of children contracting COVID-19 now makes up 40% of all of Tennessee’s cases. Tennessee is confronting a steady rise in hospitalizations that mirror the drastic numbers from the…

TDOE to allow schools to request virtual learning waivers

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -With the surge in covid-19 cases showing no signs of slowing, schools are struggling to continue in-person learning. Tennessee Education Commissioner, Dr. Penny Schwinn, made the announcement that she will consider waivers that are…

Knoxville area soldier killed in Kabul attack

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - One of the 13 U.S. service members killed in the Kabul attack was from Knoxville. Ryan Knauss was 23. WVLT reports that he joined the Army straight out of Gibbs High School. “Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss…

Health Department reopened Covid-19 Testing Center

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Covid-19 Testing is back! The Hamilton County Health Department reopened their covid-19 testing center here at the Tennessee River Park, but they have also made some adjustments to streamline the process.  “This time…

Bradley County working to combat Covid-19

BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Averaging 77 new cases per day and with an active case count of over 1,000. Bradley County is feeling the impact of the ongoing pandemic, causing the community and school system to make…

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