Coronavirus
The latest Coronavirus coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Health section.
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Republican lawmakers threaten to dissolve Tennessee Department of Health over child vaccines
GOP legislators came close Wednesday to disbanding the Tennessee Department of Health after accusing the agency of targeting minors for mass vaccinations without parental consent.
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Chattanooga’s vaccine education campaign involves targeted events for area homeless
The local effort to reach people who are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine is involving partners with a focus on helping the local homeless community.
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Mayor Tim Kelly announces new COVID-19 vaccination sites at Chattanooga area community centers
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly announced Wednesday that the city will offer COVID-19 vaccines free to residents at Chattanooga area community centers throughout the summer, according to a news release.
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Vaccine fears: What’s in a COVID-19 vaccine?
Those hesitant to get a COVID-19 vaccine sometimes have basic questions such as, what's in it.
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More evidence suggests COVID-19 was in US by Christmas 2019
A new analysis of blood samples from 24,000 Americans taken early last year is the latest and largest study to suggest that the new coronavirus popped up in the U.S. in December 2019 - weeks before cases were first recognized by health officials.
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US COVID-19 deaths hit 600,000, equal to yearly cancer toll
The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 topped 600,000 on Tuesday, even as the vaccination drive has drastically brought down daily cases and fatalities and allowed the country to emerge from the gloom and look forward to summer.
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Workers push back against hospitals requiring COVID vaccines
Jennifer Bridges, a registered nurse in Houston, is steadfast in her belief that it's wrong for her employer to force hospital workers like her to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or say goodbye to their jobs.
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Vaccinated visitors soon can take off masks at Disney World
Walt Disney World in Florida is making it easier to see smiles again, but guests still can't hug the characters.
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Unsure about COVID-19 vaccine safety? Here’s what the science says.
Whether you're worried about getting a COVID-19 vaccine or are already inoculated and want to help sway your hesitant friends and family, it may help to know the science behind some common vaccine fears and misconceptions.
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Novavax: Large study finds COVID-19 shot about 90% effective
Vaccine maker Novavax said Monday its COVID-19 shot was highly effective against the disease and also protected against variants in a large study in the U.S. and Mexico, potentially offering the world yet another weapon against the virus at a time when developing countries are desperate for doses.
