Respondents to this month’s survey primarily blame the federal government for the sluggish distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
Shots and Surprises
Despite lagging logistics, high demand and overwhelmed phone systems, more than 4,000 county residents have received their first doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
The Pre-Pandemic Risk
The Health Department’s most recent Community Health Assessment shows how vulnerable Knox County’s population was when COVID-19 arrived.
Musical Labs
The Health Department has used multiple laboratories for COVID-19 testing, prompting questions about its choice of firms.
Board of Health Asks for Statewide Mask Mandate
With Tennessee leading the nation in new COVID-19 cases, local officials plead for leadership from Gov. Bill Lee.
Contact Tracing Reset
With COVID-19 cases rising, the Knox County Health Department is changing the way it tracks the illness through the community.
Knox COVID-19 Cases Soar
The Health Department begs the public to take precautions as City Council moves against scofflaw drinking establishments.
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.
Restrictions Under Fire
The Knox County Board of Health is increasingly a target of conservative anger. County Commission is considering proposals that would change its power and make-up.