WBIR, August 12, 2022 COVID-19 appears to be waning again across most of East Tennessee after public health agencies reported fewer COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations this week. On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Knox, Blount, Sevier …
People recommended to mask up in Knox County again after CDC places more East TN counties under ‘high’ COVID risk
WBIR, July 29, 2022 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending people in Knox County and across most of East Tennessee to wear masks again after the area reported another increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations and infections this week. The CDC …
CDC: Nine East Tennessee counties at ‘medium’ risk for community impact of COVID-19
Staff Writer, WBIR, July 11, 2022 Knox County was at medium risk for community impact of COVID-19 on Monday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Fewer than half of all East Tennessee counties were at the same risk …
Masks off for most: CDC downgrades COVID-19 threat for Knox Co. and much of East Tennessee
Staff Writer, WBIR, March 3, 2022 Knox County and the majority of East Tennessee are no longer considered to have a ‘high’ COVID-19 threat in the community under new federal health guidelines, meaning masks are no longer recommended as a …
More Tennessee school districts are asking for permission to learn virtually
Grace King, WBIR, Jan. 24, 2022 Across Tennessee, school districts are struggling to stay open with the rising number of COVID-19 cases. From January 16 to 22, districts filed at least 41 waivers for remote learning. That’s up from 20 …