Coronavirus Relief Funds May Lead To Increased Opioid Overdoses
Report shows that opioid overdoses spiked over 30% state-wide in the months of May and June 2020 following COVID-19 shutdowns, and the first coronavirus relief package.
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County Commissioner Advocates For Restoration Of Discretionary Funds To Aid Overlooked Organizations In Helping The Homeless
Mackey Advocates For Discretionary Funds That Would Allow Commissioners To Grant Monetary Rewards To Organizations Within Their Districts That Are In Need Of Financial Help In Providing Services To The Homeless.
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Grocery Store Workers Low Priority For COVID Vaccinations In TN
Despite CDC Recommendations, Grocery Store Workers Remain Far Down On The List To Receive The COVID-19 Vaccination In Tennessee.
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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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Hamilton County Aids Homeless To Receive Federal Insurance
Hamilton County Commission hears a resolution to continue a lease agreement for space to be utilized by the Health Department to assist homeless individuals in obtaining insurance through a federal exchange.
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Hamilton County Sees Deadliest Month For Covid
The Covid-19 pandemic hit Tennessee hard during the month of December, and the Hamilton County area saw higher death rates than in previous months.
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Hindsight 2020: Looking Back At Chattanooga’s Response To The First COVID-19 Vaccine
Amidst a divisive political climate, many individuals have been required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine to remain employed, while many others have made the personal decision to participate in this event in hope of immunity. However, as the year came to a close, the community was met with a logistical flop for Phase 1a1 and Phase 1a2 after promises of expanding eligibility.
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Hamilton County COVID-19 Vaccine Plan Changes; Concerns About Reaching Herd Immunity
More People Moved Up In Line For COVID Vaccination, How Decisions Are Made To Move Between Tiers And Concerns About Reaching Herd Immunity.
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Knox County Commission Aims To Limit Health Board Power; Hamilton County Defers To State Law
The Knox County Commission Attempts To Limit Health Board Power Granted By State Law; Hamilton County Commission Sustains While State Law May Change Early Next Year.
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