Coronavirus
The latest Coronavirus coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Health section.
More in Coronavirus, page 76
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Frustration as Biden, Congress allow eviction ban to expire
Anger and frustration mounted in Congress as a nationwide eviction moratorium expired at midnight Saturday - one Democratic lawmaker even camping outside the Capitol in protest as millions of Americans faced being forced from their homes.
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Fauci: More ‘pain and suffering’ ahead as COVID cases rise
Dr. Anthony Fauci warned Sunday that more "pain and suffering" is on the horizon as COVID-19 cases climb again and officials plead with unvaccinated Americans to get their shots.
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A guide for families as children head back to classrooms amid worrying COVID-19 surge
After a tumultuous 18 months marked by school closures, quick shifts to virtual and hybrid learning models and changing safety protocols due to the coronavirus pandemic, Chattanooga-area schools and school districts will largely return to in-person learning this month.
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How Hamilton County’s latest COVID-19 data compares to previous surges and how it is setting back recent progress
The uptick of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Hamilton County over the past two weeks is nearly identical to last summer's uptick, despite more than 40% of county residents being fully vaccinated.
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Chattanooga mandates masks in city buildings, gives vaccine incentive; county leaves both to personal choice
The city of Chattanooga is relying on a newly reissued mask mandate in city buildings and vaccine incentives for city workers to combat the COVID-19 delta variant, while the Hamilton County government is relying on education and personal responsibility.
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Biden push to vaccinate feds forces uncomfortable questions
President Joe Biden's requirement for federal workers to reveal their COVID-19 vaccination status is likely to force uncomfortable questions not only at government agencies but at private companies as well.
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Do I need to get tested for COVID-19 if I’m vaccinated?
Yes, if you've been around someone who has COVID-19.
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Japan expands virus emergency after record spikes amid Games
Japan expanded a coronavirus state of emergency to four more areas in addition to Tokyo on Friday following record spikes in infections as the capital hosts the Olympics.
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16 test positive for COVID-19 at Silverdale Baptist summer camp in Chattanooga
The Hamilton County Health Department is warning of possible COVID-19 exposure at Silverdale Baptist Church's summer camp after 16 attendees tested positive for the virus.
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CDC team: ‘War has changed’ as delta variant dangers emerge
New evidence showing the delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox and may be more dangerous than other versions has prompted U.S. health officials to consider changing advice on how the nation fights the coronavirus, internal documents show.
