331 new cases of COVID-19 were reported on Tuesday
Hamilton County, TN – According to the health officials, the new cases are bringing the county’s total to 52,644. The Hamilton County Health Department reported 2 new COVID-19 related deaths as well. The total number of COVID-19 related deaths is 545. The total number of people in county…
The City of Chattanooga announced the first winner of their vaccine incentive initiative Friday
Chattanooga, TN – According to the officials, her name is Linda Davis and she is the winner of the $1,000 cash prize, free parking for a month and 2 round trip tickets from American Airlines. The city officials say that one winner will be announced each…
Mayor Kelly announced Wednesday night he tested positive for COVID-19
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, Mayor Kelly said that he is self-isolating at home and will work remotely. He is experiencing mild, allergy-like symptoms. Mayor Kelly also announced that he will remain in constant communication with his staff to ensure that Chattanooga government continues…
Mayor Kelly announced a vaccine incentive program in an effort to get more city and county residents vaccinated against COVID-19
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, when someone is fully vaccinated, that person can enter a drawing to be held each week for $1,000 and a month of free parking in the city. The first winner of the drawing will receive a free round trip…
Dr. Fauci warned that the new variant of coronavirus may be worse than Delta, warning that cases may double
“What we’re seeing, because of this increase in transmissibility, and because we have about 93 million people in this country who are eligible to get vaccinated who don’t get vaccinated, that you have a significant pool of vulnerable people. Coronavirus cases driven by the delta…
The Chattanooga Public Library will offer free walk-in vaccines, starting July 19
Chattanooga, TN – Officials say that the Chattanooga Public Library will start offering free, walk-in vaccines at its Downtown Library starting Monday, July 19 – through Monday, August 30, 2021. That’s right, free COVID-19 vaccines will be available on a walk-in basis every Monday from…
Tennessee doctors are once again warning people eligible for a vaccine to get vaccinated
Chattanooga, TN – According to the health officials, the main goal is to prevent death or severe illness. Officials say that Tennessee is still ranking very low in terms of vaccination. The Delta COVID-19 variant is rapidly spreading in several states across the nation. According…
The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 topped 600,000
TENNESSEE – The number of lives lost is greater than the population of Baltimore or Milwaukee. The number of lives lost is equal to the number of Americans who died of cancer in 2019. Worldwide, the COVID-19 death toll stands at about 3.8 million confirmed deaths. The real…
The U.S. will buy 500 million more doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the Biden administration plans to donate 500 million Pfizer coronavirus vaccine doses to nearly 100 countries over the next two years. The officials have reported that the U.S plans to distribute 200 million shots this year. Another 300 million in…
The CDC is warning southern states, including Tennessee, about the threat of the highly contagious Delta COVID-19 variant
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, this variant was first identified in India and it led to mass cremations and burials. The B.1.617.2 variant is already spreading in the UK as well. According to the health officials, the TDH has identified 13 cases of the…