The Tennessee Department of Health reported 2,947 new cases
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, there are currently 25,611 active COVID-19 cases in the state. The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed 100 additional COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the state up to 10,731 total deaths. The state has added 1,081 deaths so far in…
The Tennessee Department of Health reported 2,661 new cases
Chattanooga, TN – According to the Tennessee Department of Health, there are currently 28,006 active COVID-19 cases in the state. Tennessee’s seven-day new cases average is currently 2,363 additional cases per day, while the 14-day new cases average is 2,656. Tennessee Department of Health confirmed 203…
The TDH is changing its COVID-19 vaccination plan in an effort to prioritize Tennesseans most at risk of illness and death from the virus
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, people over the age of 75, all healthcare workers, first responders, residents and staff of long-term care facilities, funeral workers and those 18 and up that are unable to live independently are able to get vaccinated. These groups of people…
The first doses of Pfizer COVID vaccines were administered at MH
Chattanooga, TN – According to the report, Doctor Mark Anderson, at Memorial Hospital, was the first to receive the Pfizer Coronavirus vaccine. Dr. Anderson said getting the vaccination is a humbling experience. Doctor Mark Anderson, infectious disease doctor at Memorial Hospital, said: “I have a…
The Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is expected to start arriving at hospitals this week
Chattanooga, TN – According to the Tennessee Department of Health, our state will receive 56,500 doses of the vaccine. These vaccines will go to those who are in the most in need. The Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine vaccines are expected to be shipped Wednesday and received by 74…
Advice from a Chattanooga doctor on how you can take care of yourself at home if you’re suffering from COVID-19
Here’s a free advice from a local health professional on how you can take care of yourself at home if you’re suffering from the virus. This is very important for you to remember – if you’re infected and have shortness of breathe or you’re lethargic, doctors…
Erlanger Doctor Warns Chattanooga ICUs Could Reach Capacity
In the past week, startling news has emerged out of Athens and Cleveland as intensive care units hit 100 and 99 percent capacity, respectively, due to influxes of COVID-19 patients. These reports coming from the U-S Department of Health and Human Services paint a dangerous…
Chattanooga health care workers prepare for potential COVID-19 vaccine
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine could be available in less than two weeks, according to Tennessee health officials. But the public will have to wait. Officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said health care workers and patients…
Chattanooga woman dies of COVID-19 after years of volunteer work with children
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – COVID-19 has devastated many families this year, but many are left with good memories and impactful stories to tell about their loved ones. Jeanne McDaniel’s family said while it is a tough loss, they will be able to still smile knowing she…
Tennessee Coronavirus: State reports 95 new COVID-19 related deaths
CHATTANOOGA Tenn. – On Friday, the Tennessee Department of Health reported 95 new coronavirus-related deaths in the state, which is a 1.99% increase over Thursday’s numbers. TDH also reported 4,356 new coronavirus cases, a 1.12% increase. The cumulative number of cases is 392,608, the Tennessee…