COVID-19 Information and Resources
COVID-19 Vaccine Update - 9/27/2021
We are now offering an additional dose for immunocompromised individuals who may not have adequate protection from the initial two-dose series. If anyone is unsure whether they qualify, they should contact their provider. If they do qualify, we ask that they please make an appointment at the clinic. We are also providing booster doses for the following set of individuals:- Individuals 65 years of age and older
- Individuals 18-64 years of age and have an underlying health condition
- Individuals 18-64 who are at a greater risk of contracting severe COVID due to occupational or institutional exposure
Covid-19 General Information
Coronavirus-19, also known as COVID-19, is a large family of viruses that can cause illnesses such as the common cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). COVID-19 is a novel (new) coronavirus that was first identified in December 2019, in China.
As the region’s academic medical, we are prepared to offer excellent and compassionate care at any time.
Latest COVID-19 Information
UT Medical Center Participates in Plasma Trial
Now Offering Telehealth Appointments
We are now proud to offer telehealth appointments through our four convenient urgent care locations as well as select UT Medical Center physician offices. Telehealth appointments make it easy to access the care you trust by using your existing smartphone, tablet or computer.
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Watch for Symptoms
Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.
These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus:- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
If you think you may have been exposed to or have contracted coronavirus, contact your primary care physician for instructions.
There are four UT Urgent Care locations open daily from 9 am – 9 pm available to assist you.
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How You Can Help
While we are urging people to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance for social distancing and staying home as much as possible, many people are still looking for ways they can help. Click the link below to read more about some of the ways you can help The University of Tennessee Medical Center.
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Working together with the Knox County Health Department, local area hospitals including Covenant Health, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, Tennova Healthcare and The University of Tennessee Medical Center as well as numerous other healthcare facilities have collaborated to address the evolving COVID-19 impact on our region.
3/20/2020
For Additional Questions
For additional information or questions call the following COVID-19 information lines:
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Knox County Department of Health COVID-19 Line: 865-215-5555 available 8 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday.
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Tennessee Department of Health’s COVID-19 Line: 877-857-2945 available 11 am – 11 pm daily. Call volumes are expected to be high. If you call and receive a busy signal, please be patient and try your call again at a later time.