The Board of Health passes a scaled-back restriction on restaurant capacity and closing times, but delays action on limiting social gatherings.
Rethinking Thanksgiving
A newly formed group of local leaders and the CDC are urging citizens to get creative to have a safe holiday during the pandemic.
Knox COVID-19 Cases Soar
The Health Department begs the public to take precautions as City Council moves against scofflaw drinking establishments.
Quarantine Quandary
As some Knox County school board members ask if COVID-19 absences can be limited, the Health Department urges caution.
The Pandemic Hits Harder
The Board of Health keeps restrictions in place and the city contemplates enforcing the alcohol service curfew as cases and deaths mount.
COVID in the Courts
A revised complaint leads to a change of venue for a lawsuit by two plastic surgeons seeking to nullify the county’s mask mandate.
Knox County Told to Prepare for COVID-19 Vaccine
Initial distribution could come by the end of the month, but it won’t be immediately available to the public.
Taking Tennessee’s Pulse
An ongoing survey of state residents shows widespread support for mask mandates and other restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Clean-Up Concerns
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Managing the Mandates
Amid vocal criticism, the Knox County Board of Health keeps its focus on coronavirus cases, mitigation measures and hospital capacity.