The latest on schedule changes, local decisions and other updates related to COVID-19 coronavirus in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia
The CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.
This decision aligns with state and local measures to contain the COVID-19 outbreak, and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is aimed at preventing groups from congregating and violating “social distancing” guidelines and is consistent with the closure of several other public trails across the commonwealth.
The Red Cross will host blood drives from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 7 and April 22, at the Northeast Tennessee American Red Cross, located at 660 Eastern Star Road, in Kingsport.
The $2 million project includes a new outdoor pool and office suite at the front of the building and a shaded pavilion with restrooms adjacent to the existing outdoor entrance.
COVID-19 continues to keep us socially distant; staying active can be a challenge. Most gyms and wellness centers are closed, which has us wondering how to keep up with our physical activity routines.
A new website helps you calculate how much toilet paper your household needs for specific amounts of time.
For millions of seasonal allergy sufferers, the annual onset of watery eyes and scratchy throats is bumping up against the global spread of a new virus that produces its own constellation of respiratory symptoms.
“We believe this Order is necessary to help protect the public health of all citizens in Sullivan County,” Sullivan County Regional Health Department Director Gary Mayes wrote.
KOSBE can help document the economic injury faced by the business and explore all financing options, including whether the business is eligible for the Small Business Administration disaster loan.
Patrons of Kingsport Sonic had pickup bed picnics Saturday.
They say folks visiting parks should also bring hand sanitizer, wash hands where restrooms are available, bring their own water and not get out if feeling sick or exhibiting symptoms.
Actor Tom Hanks and singer/actress Rita Wilson, his wife, returned to the United States on Friday, weeks after testing positive for the novel coronavirus in Australia.
Joe Diffie is receiving treatment after testing positive for the novel coronavirus, a publicist for the country music singer said Friday.
Acting with unity and resolve unseen since the 9/11 attacks, Washington moved urgently to stem an economic free fall caused by widespread restrictions meant to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus that have shuttered schools, closed businesses and brought American life in many places to a virtual standstill.
