Coronavirus
The latest Coronavirus coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Health section.
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CDC advisers try to work out the details on booster shots
With booster doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine now authorized in the U.S., government advisers reconvened on Thursday to tackle the most contentious question yet: Exactly who should roll up their sleeves right away?
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Is the delta variant of the coronavirus worse for kids?
Experts say there's no strong evidence that it makes children and teens sicker than earlier versions of the virus, although delta has led to a surge in infections among kids because it's more contagious.
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Mayor of small coastal Georgia town dies from COVID-19
The mayor of a small coastal Georgia town has died from complications due to COVID-19
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FDA backs Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, others at high risk
The U.S. moved a step closer Wednesday to offering booster doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to senior citizens and others at high risk from the virus as the Food and Drug Administration signed off on the targeted use of extra shots.
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Vaccinated Tennesseans could be denied access to monoclonal antibodies due to demand
Many vaccinated Tennesseans could be denied access to monoclonal antibodies in favor of unvaccinated people as new recommendations aim to conserve the life-saving treatment for those at highest risk of COVID-19 hospitalization.
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‘Soul-crushing’: US COVID-19 deaths are topping 1,900 a day
COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have climbed to an average of more than 1,900 a day for the first time since early March, with experts saying the virus is preying largely on a distinct group: 71 million unvaccinated Americans.
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Memphis high school student dies after contracting COVID-19
School officials in Memphis say a student died earlier this month after contracting COVID-19 as Tennessee continues to rank among the highest case rates in the nation.
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Q&A: America’s new COVID-19 rules for international travel
The Biden administration is rolling out new international travel policies affecting Americans and noncitizens alike who want to fly into the U.S. The goal is to restore more normal air travel after 18 months of disruption caused by COVID-19.
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J&J: Booster dose of its COVID shot prompts strong response
Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday that a booster of its one-shot coronavirus vaccine provides a stronger immune response months after people receive a first dose.
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Walmart temporarily closes Hixson store after rise in number of COVID-19 cases in area
Walmart is temporarily closing its Hixson superstore at 5746 Highway 153 at 2 p.m. Tuesday to help sanitize and restock the store after a rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in the area and among Walmart workers or shoppers.
