As physicians' offices return to providing non-emergency, non-COVID-19-related care, they are implementing new policies and procedures to keep patients and staff safe during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
As social distancing requirements are increasingly eased and people are venturing out in public more often, some are questioning when, how and where they should wear masks.
Many local summer camps are still in limbo as to whether they will open this summer, leaving parents reeling as they scramble for options to keep their children occupied after months of isolating at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
While telemedicine, or providing health care services by phone or video conference, has been around for decades, the COVID-19 health crisis has shone a spotlight on the technology highlighting its value and convenience, local experts say.
Imagine it: Digging in the sand, playing an oceanside game of Frisbee, jumping over waves and splashing in tidal pools.
Tech innovations have made all aspects of our lives easier, from telling us the best happy hour deals based on our location to telling us when to drink more water in order to stay hydrated.
After the first known canine coronavirus diagnosis in the U.S., area veterinarians and animal welfare agencies remind pet owners that there is no evidence that pets can spread the virus to humans.
Parks and public spaces across the Chattanooga area are beginning to reopen as Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger and Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke ease restrictions aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19. Here are the openings announced so far.
In an industry focused on relationships that typically involves doing all appointments, showings and transactions in person, real estate agents have been forced to change the way they do business to conform with social distancing requirements amid the coronavirus pandemic.
With adults older than 65 at greater risk of serious COVID-19 complications, providing information and resources to that population is imperative, local leaders say. But they have found many barriers to getting resources to people while maintaining social distance during the coronavirus pandemic, particularly older adults living alone.
