Coronavirus
The latest Coronavirus coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Health section.
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US outbreaks force early reversals on in-person learning
A few weeks into the new school year, growing numbers of U.S. districts have halted in-person learning or switched to hybrid models because of rapidly mounting coronavirus infections.
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District-by-district: Are masks required or optional at your child’s North Georgia school?
Leaders in several North Georgia school districts have in recent days announced changes to masking and other COVID-19 policies as vaccine hesitancy and the highly contagious delta variant fuel a spike in positive cases and hospitalizations across the region.
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Potency of the delta variant among reasons a COVID-19 booster shot may be needed
I'm not a big fan of shots. Is it inevitable that I'll need a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?
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Alabama ranks 4th in country for new virus cases
Alabama now ranks fourth in the country for the most new COVID-19 cases per capita, as medical officials hoped full federal approval of the Pfizer vaccine will persuade people to get vaccinated.
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Pop-up restaurants may stick around as COVID sees resurgence
Pop-up restaurants, many started as stopgap measures by struggling chefs and owners, may have staying power as consumers continue to embrace takeout and delivery and the delta variant threatens to make dining in less of an option.
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Judge hears power struggle over masking in Florida schools
Florida's power struggle over wearing masks in school to guard against coronavirus infections landed Monday before a judge considering a lawsuit that challenges Gov. Ron DeSantis' order reserving the mask decision for parents.
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What you need to know about COVID-19 booster shots in Hamilton County
The Hamilton County Health Department is encouraging fully vaccinated individuals with weakened immune systems who are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster to seek a third shot, as the department is preparing to open up boosters for all residents in about a month.
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UT extends mask edict as virus cases, hospitalizations rise
The University of Tennessee on Monday announced that it will extend its mask mandate to all indoor public spaces due to the ongoing spike in coronavirus cases and increasing hospitalizations.
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Jesse Jackson and wife remain under observation for COVID-19
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, and his wife, Jacqueline, remained under doctors' observation Sunday at a Chicago hospital and were "responding positively to treatments" for COVID-19, their son told The Associated Press.
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US regulators give full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, a milestone that may help lift public confidence in the shots as the nation battles the most contagious coronavirus mutant yet.
