Benton and other towns across Tennessee are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Benton, TN community.
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Tennessee COVID-19 Cases
Tennessee Total Coronavirus Cases: 2,545,800
Tennessee New Coronavirus Deaths:
Tennessee Total Coronavirus Deaths: 29,587
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Benton
Tennessee woman fired for refusing employer's COVID-19 vaccine mandate wins almost $700K
But he says COVID-19 caused those against vaccines ... attorneys for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee wrote that the insurance company provided Benton reasonable accommodations. More info »
WTVC Chattanooga on MSN - 07/01/2024 03:03amTennessee woman awarded $700K after being fired for refusing vaccine
A Tennessee scientist who was fired from her job because she refused to take the COVID-19 vaccine over religious grounds has been awarded almost $700,000 in a landmark settlement. Tanja Benton ... More info »
MSN - 07/02/2024 01:40pmBlueCross nears settlement with employees fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine over religious reasons
A group of former BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee employees allegedly fired after declining to get the COVID-19 vaccine for religious reasons are nearing a settlement with the insurance provider, a ... More info »
Chattanooga Times Free Press - 04/25/2025 01:00pm