Local hospitals stop nonessential procedures

Sandra ClarkOur Town Health

Area hospitals have issued a joint statement ceasing nonessential adult procedures and limiting children’s procedures effective Monday, March 23. Covenant Health, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, Tennova Healthcare and UT Medical …

Stay entertained but informed

Betsy PickleOur Town Arts

There’s no denying, COVID-19 is going to change life as we know it for a while.
Declared a pandemic on Wednesday by the World Health Organization, the potentially deadly virus has …

COVID-19 information line

Kelsey WilsonOur Town Health

The Knox County Health Department has launched a COVID-19 Public Information Line. The hotline number is 865-215-5555 or individuals may call toll-free at 888-288-6022. The information line will be available …

Breaking down the 2019 novel coronavirus

Charity MenefeeOur Town Health

If you’ve watched or read the news lately, you’ve probably heard or seen stories about a novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. Since …