Coronavirus
The latest Coronavirus coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Health section.
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Merck asks US FDA to authorize promising anti-COVID pill
Drugmaker Merck asked U.S. regulators Monday to authorize its pill for treating COVID-19 in what would add an entirely new and easy-to-use weapon to the world's arsenal against the pandemic.
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Hamilton County Health Department offers free booster dose, encourages vaccination
Beginning Monday, Oct. 11, the Hamilton County Health Department will no longer require appointments for the Pfizer booster doses offered at its distribution locations, according to a news release.
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Fauci says fine to trick-or-treat this year
The government's top infectious diseases expert says families can feel safe trick-or-treating outdoors this year for Halloween as COVID-19 cases in the U.S. decline, especially for those who are vaccinated.
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Kennedy: Retired UTC professor knows the life-saving value of vaccines
One day about 70 years ago, Clive Kileff, then a 9-year-old boy, got the scare of his young life.
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Nashville Nursing Schools Try To Fill Void Left By Pandemic
Molly Ricks is taking notes while watching a virtual lecture on her computer. In the next room, her three elementary school-aged kids are entertaining themselves with a program, but they're not really watching.
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First teacher death from COVID-19 confirmed for Hamilton County Schools
Sale Creek math teacher remembered for love of rafting, connecting with students
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Ghost towns: Nursing home staffing falls amid pandemic
When Natalie Walters arrived at her father's nursing home, the parking lot was nearly empty and, inside, the elevator made no stops. On the 13th floor, the lights were off and the TVs silent.
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BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee fires 19 workers who refuse to get COVID-19 vaccine
Tennessee's biggest health insurer has terminated 19 of its front-line employees for refusing to get vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus.
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Tennessee proposes health, industry help with pandemic aid
A Tennessee panel is proposing to use untapped federal COVID-19 stimulus money for new health investments, industry and tourism aid, and reserves for future projects.
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Tennessee legislative session to rein in COVID-19 restrictions could start Oct. 27
Tennessee Republican legislative leaders have penciled in Oct. 27 for the start of a special session at which GOP members are expected to push back on COVID-19 restrictions and mandates by government and, possibly, businesses.
