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CDC issues holiday safety recommendations

Coronavirus

CDC issues holiday safety recommendations

Local News

McNabb Center cuts ribbon on crisis stabilization unit in Hamblen Co.; receives grant for new pediatric unit at ETCH

The pediatric crisis stabilization unit at ETCH will be the first of its kind in Tennessee and will open in early 2022.
Health

East Tennessee Children's Hospital to open its 4th urgent care center in Blount County

It is Children’s Hospital’s fourth urgent care center in the region.
Local News

East Tennessee Children's Hospital to open its 4th urgent care center in Blount County

It is Children’s Hospital’s fourth urgent care center in the region.
Vaccine

FDA panel endorses Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 booster shot

The FDA panel said the J&J booster should be offered at least two months after immunization but didn't suggest a firm time.
Vaccine

US: States can order COVID shots for younger kids next week

Federal officials will discuss approving Pfizer's vaccine for children under 12 at the end of the month.
Coronavirus

COVID-19 in Knox County: 113 new cases, active cases still trending down

The new numbers will be posted every day starting on Sept. 8. The numbers may vary slightly from the official state numbers because of reporting differences.
Spanish

KCHD: 113 nuevos casos de COVID-19 en el Condado Knox, casos activos siguen disminuyendo

Los nuevos números se estarán todos los días a partir del 8 de septiembre.
Health

UT Medical Center, MEDIC urging blood platelet donations due to national shortage

According to a press release, the shortage is expected to last through the holidays and into early next year.
Coronavirus

US to end travel restrictions for vaccinated on Nov. 8

Foreign nationals will be able to travel to the U.S. if they show proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of travel.
Health

Study suggests mixing COVID-19 vaccine booster shots is safe and effective

The study included more than 450 volunteers and in it, all the boosters they tested created an increase in antibody levels.
Coronavirus

Governor Bill Lee encourages people to get COVID-19 vaccine

Governor Lee called the vaccine the best tool available to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

Woman breaks cycle of generational domestic violence through the help of the Knoxville Salvation Army

Reader's Digest names East Tennessee hotel as the nicest place in America in 2021

Showers and isolated storms tonight ... drier and much cooler Saturday!

East TN Forecast: Showers and isolated storms Friday night, much cooler for the weekend (10/15/21)

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CDC issues holiday safety recommendations

McNabb Center cuts ribbon on crisis stabilization unit in Hamblen Co.; receives grant for new pediatric unit at ETCH

East Tennessee Children's Hospital to open its 4th urgent care center in Blount County

East Tennessee Children's Hospital to open its 4th urgent care center in Blount County

FDA panel endorses Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 booster shot

US: States can order COVID shots for younger kids next week

COVID-19 in Knox County: 113 new cases, active cases still trending down

KCHD: 113 nuevos casos de COVID-19 en el Condado Knox, casos activos siguen disminuyendo

UT Medical Center, MEDIC urging blood platelet donations due to national shortage

US to end travel restrictions for vaccinated on Nov. 8

Study suggests mixing COVID-19 vaccine booster shots is safe and effective

Governor Bill Lee encourages people to get COVID-19 vaccine

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