The Knox County Health Department believes an employee inadvertently tossed out nearly 1,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
Power Poll: Slow Going on Vaccines
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.