Coronavirus Containment Efforts Drive Job Losses

While the BLS argues the decline in payroll employment “reflects the recent increase in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and efforts to contain them,” the White House argued in a news release that job losses were a result of increasing lockdowns by state governors.

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Take Two: Health Dept. Announces Changes to Vaccine Procedure after Questionable Series of Events Thursday

Despite the debacle on Thursday, the county boasted on Twitter, “The Health Department administered 1,158 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine today. Did you know you can get 6 or sometimes 7 doses from one vial? At 7PM we administered our last dose. Not one dose was wasted.”

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Maury County Mayor Speaks Out On Mask Mandates, School Closures

Maury County Mayor Andy Ogles speaks of the impact freedom of choice has had on the spread of the coronavirus and the unintended consequences of the decisions of our leaders.

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Council Concerns About COVID Case Reporting; First Responders Vaccinations Mandatory

During the Chattanooga City Council Strategic Planning Meeting, council members raised questions about the Health Department’s reporting of COVID-19 case data and about vaccinations for First Responders.

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Concerned Parents Encouraged To Participate in Town Hall Meeting Tonight About Spring Reentry Plan, Fully Remote Learning

Hamilton County Schools will be holding a Spring Reentry Plan Town Hall Meeting on Zoom tonight (Tuesday the 15th) at 6PM EST.

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Hamilton County Schools Seek Guidance From Parents In Navigating COVID

Hamilton County Schools Pursue Parental Feedback In The Form Of A Survey And Ask If Parents Want Them To Operate Differently.

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Chattanooga Leaders And Healthcare Workers Continue To Battle Covid-19

It has been over eight months since Covid-19 hit the U.S, and with the Holidays approaching, Chattanooga leaders are continuing their work to get everything under control. However, with a surge in new cases and recent reports of possible exposures, Hamilton County citizens are beginning to get frustrated.

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