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Knox Public Health to focus on COVID-19 vaccination; limit testing
Jan 5, 2021
As the New Year gets underway, Knox Public Health (KPH) will offer less testing for COVID-19 and instead shift its efforts to administering vaccine to prevent the disease.
Community Calendar 01.06.21
Jan 4, 2021
Knox Public Health has posted a notice on vaccine availability that will be updated regularly as conditions change.
Knox Public Health to focus on COVID-19 vaccination; limit testing
Jan 1, 2021
As the New Year begins, Knox Public Health will offer less testing for COVID-19 and instead shift its efforts to administering vaccine to prevent the disease.
Knox County EMS workers receive COVID-19 vaccine
Dec 28, 2020
Knox Public Health received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday afternoon and began vaccinating individuals within 24 hours.
Knox Public Health receives first round of COVID-19 vaccines
Dec 23, 2020
Knox Public Health received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine this week and will be vaccinating EMS personnel on Dec. 23.
Knox Public Health could get first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine this week
Dec 18, 2020
Knox Public Health expects to receive its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine this week, Health Commissioner Julie Miller said on Facebook.
Routine restaurant inspections slow in Knox County as COVID-19 cases soar
Dec 1, 2020
Visitors to the Knox Public Health website looking for restaurant health inspection scores will find that the latest data is from 2019.
Knox Public Health addresses cardiovascular risks of COVID-19 and importance of vigilance
Nov 25, 2020
In the midst of the frustration and confusion, it can be difficult to stay vigilant about preventing the transmission of COVID-19.
Knox Public Health offers low-cost, 8-week quit-nicotine program
Oct 29, 2020
Knox Public Health is offering residents who want to quit smoking a low-cost option with their Knox Out Tobacco program.
COVID-19 cases in Knox County jumping 'dramatically'
Oct 24, 2020
COVID-19 cases are “dramatically” increasing in Knox County among all age groups, county health officials said.