Hospitalizations are surging as well, with 25 current hospitalizations as of Tuesday. There are more than 10,000 Knox County residents in these age categories, according to Knox Public Health. Further details for associations and the 2020/2021 season plan will follow in the near future. With the additional cases, Knox County’s COVID–19 incidence … The following services are available to support: Following stage three restrictions announced by the Victorian Government, Knox Basketball has had to amend their plans moving forward. View Comments Knox Basketball is in constant communication with Basketball Victoria and local government, and will be in contact with members as soon as we have definitive information on a return to the court. Ahead of the KHSAA Kentucky State basketball tournament was canceled, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Knox Basketball’s staff have undergone Infection Control Training through the Australian Government Department of Health and are following all experts’ guidelines on stadium sanitation. Laurel County. July 7, 2020 Following the latest updates from the Victorian Government, Knox Basketball has had to make the following decisions: Knox Junior Raiders training has been postponed effective immediately. The Knox County Health Department is allowing individuals, who are at least 70 years old and live in Knox County, to receive a COVID-19 vaccination Friday at a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic. However, following Premier Dan Andrews’ update today, KBI would like to stress the importance of people living in the following postcodes remaining in lockdown: 3038, 3064, 3047, 3060, 3012, 3032, 3055, 3042, 3021, 3046. The Unified Command says they’re working with hospitals, healthcare providers, and community leaders to develop flexible and responsive COVID vaccination programs that can … Knox Basketball is currently looking into outdoor basketball options in the area and will update clubs and members as soon as we have more information. Tennessee basketball and Vanderbilt will play twice in a five-day span, the SEC announced Saturday. In more rural areas, they're just now getting their first responders and medical staff vaccinated. Tennessee basketball is expecting to host Vanderbilt on Saturday at Thompson-Boling Arena after Tuesday's game was postponed due to COVID-19. Now, the Vols and Commodores won't play due to COVID-19 issues at Vanderbilt, the SEC announced Tuesday. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knox County Health Department announced a new shipment of COVID-19 vaccines has been received. For example, if you registered through PlayHQ in June 2020, but play your first game on October 3 2020, your registration will last until October 2 2021. UND Athletics will continue to monitor university, local and state guidelines and recommendations regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and will adjust accordingly as necessary. Shelby, Madison, Davidson, Sullivan, Knox, and Hamilton counties have their own health departments, appointment systems, and vaccination efforts. Once we have been given the green light again, we are ready to commence ASAP. Knox County has seen 231 new confirmed COVID-19 cases – roughly 25 percent of its eight-month pandemic caseload – in the last week. College basketball is starting to feel the impact of the coronavirus pandemic with positive COVID-19 test results and postponed or canceled games. There are currently 378 active cases in Knox County. By KWQC Staff. We will continue to discuss the issues and advocate our position with the Victorian Government on a daily basis. Knox Basketball has sent out communications to nine VJBL associations and their CEO’s seeking their interest in this Eastern Region Competition. Please find the attached document below to show our plan moving forward during this time. Those plans spell out how to get folks in and out quickly and safely. Remember to check in on your team mates, your family and your friends. We will continue to request all visitors and players check in via our QR Code’s at entrance, and sanitise all basketballs coming into the building. Please find the latest information from Basketball Victoria below: From November 23 (the Last Step), there is positive news that both adult and junior participants can return indoors in a ‘contact’ or ‘non-contact’ scenario for either training or competition. With the additional cases, Knox County’s COVID–19 incidence rate stands at 97.2. Pratt Pavilion was classified as a COVID-19 cluster by UT with 12 positive cases stemming from the Nov. 20 practice. Reach Tom Kreager at 615-259-8089 or tkreager@tennessean.com and on Twitter @Kreager. The vaccinations will take place from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the Knox County Farmer’s Market Pavilion, which is located at 215 Trehaft … There are currently 153 active cases in Knox County. DeWine also indicated that COVID-19 vaccine will be available for school personnel beginning Feb. 1 – providing the school districts commit to going back to full in-person or hybrid learning by March 1. All available seats at home basketball games have been sold to basketball season ticket holders. Unfortunately, due to basketball being classified as an indoor and “contact sport” (i.e. Training and Casual Shooting Cancelled due to COVID-19 Lockdown July 7, 2020 Following the latest updates from the Victorian Government, Knox Basketball has had to make the following decisions: Knox Junior Raiders training has been postponed effective immediately. Details about a COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution Plan are being hammered out by the Knox County Unified Command. Further details for associations and the 2021 season plan will follow in the near future. The governor says the state is seeing a 11.66 … Knox Basketball COVID-19 Update Following stage three restrictions announced by the Victorian Government, Knox Basketball has had to amend their plans moving forward. Copyright © 2017 Knox Basketball Association, NBL Games in Melbourne – Catch Australia’s Biggest Stars at the State Basketball Centre, $130 Million Budget Announced for State Basketball Centre Expansion, https://www.knoxbasketball.com.au/casual-shooting-bookings/. Knox Co. issues new COVID-19 safety guidance for basketball, wrestling in January Spectators at games will be limited to immediate family members only, according to a letter from Knox … Remember to look after yourself and others during this time, and always ask for help if you need it. Positive COVID-19 case involving KCHS Boys’ Basketball (December 16, 2020) On Tuesday evening we were notified of a Knox Central High School boys’ basketball team player that tested positive for COVID-19 following practice earlier in the day. I’d say this is probably one of the bigger ones that I’ve ever seen,” said Horn, who retired in November and now works for KCH part-time. U.S. Army Cadet Command and Fort Knox Commander Maj. Gen. John Evans Jr. on Wednesday took off his jacket, rolled up his sleeve, and within a few minutes had his COVID … We ask that everyone maintains social distancing in our buildings wherever possible. “He makes the tough decisions,” basketball head trainer Chad Newman said. We are in the very early stages of planning, and once we have more details to provide you, we will do so immediately. Bell County The Bell County Health Data is updated each day at 11 a.m. by the Knox County Health Department unless otherwise noted. Youth sports and programming will be permitted with COVID protocols. There is also the slight chance that VJBL themselves may offer regions like us a similar region conference competition, so either way, our Junior Raiders will be playing out the season in some format either with VJBL or in the new conference we set up ourselves. The Knox County Kentucky Health Department announced 25 additional cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, including six cases involving children. If State Government FAIL to mandate that a singular basketball court can operate as an undivided space, then Knox Basketball will be unable to re-open its venues for indoor training. Tennessee women's basketball announced on Monday that it has been cleared to resume team activitiesTennessee is now set to open its 2020-21 … With the additional cases, Knox County’s COVID–19 incidence rate stands at 97.2 Knox County has detected a total of 13063 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic, though that number is likely low. Because of the extremely high risk of Covid in Knox County, even outdoor dining and outdoor bars are unsafe. As COVID-19 sweeps through Knox County, one mom shares her quarantine journal Isabel Lohman, Knoxville News Sentinel 11/29/2020 You may have to wait longer for a vet appointment during the pandemic. Be on the lookout for start dates for your favorite programs! University of Tennessee, Knox County Schools and Knox County COVID-19 case counts Meet the Knox.biz 40 Under 40 class of 2020 Shopper News blog: … This brings the county’s total number of cases to 2,470 . Public Health Administrator Michele Gabriel says as they move on to groups that represent large parts of the local population, she says they’re currently only getting about 1,000 doses a week. Tennessee women's basketball announced on Monday that it has been cleared to resume team activities. March 9, 2020 was the last time a team from Knox County took to the basketball court. Some local residents in Knox, Whitley and Laurel counties should soon have the chance to get their COVID-19 vaccinations. The Laurel County Health Department announced 54 additional cases of COVID–19 on Wednesday, bringing … With the additional cases, Knox County’s COVID… Beshear reported 5,742 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the state total to 286,541 cases. Whilst yesterdays announcement is not what we were hoping for, we are prepared for the minute we can resume and get all our participants back on the court. As you are no doubt aware, the Victorian Premier’s announcement yesterday regarding the 6 week lockdown is going to have a big impact on our Domestic Competitions. Unfortunately there is nothing we can do but adhere to the new restrictions and await further communications. U.S. Army Cadet Command and Fort Knox Commander Maj. Gen. John Evans Jr. on Wednesday took off his jacket, rolled up his sleeve, and within a few minutes had his COVID-19 vaccination. Knox Basketball is currently looking into outdoor basketball options in the area and will update clubs and members as soon as we have more information. With introductory and development programs as well as junior, senior and representative teams, there is something for everybody. Knox County proposes resolution to reallocate tax dollars away from UK basketball - 6 p.m. UofL begins first day of spring semester amid pandemic Hazard police chief talks COVID-19 … You can find them below. After several days of lower overall Covid-19 numbers, Knox County’s numbers spiked to 54 in the latest state Covid case report. Basketball associations and clubs can operate under the COVID-Safe (previously known as Green-100) category of Basketball Victoria’s Return to Sport Guidelines, subject to the following: Activities permitted at this level must follow a 1 person per 4 square … Two of the new cases involved children, officials stated. If you or anyone you live with returns a positive test to COVID-19, please inform Knox Basketball immediately. That trend certainly hasn't evaded Knox County, which has recorded 149 coronavirus cases in the past week – roughly 20 percent of the county's overall caseload since the pandemic began. Knox County Schools is working hard to protect its approximately 60,000 students and 8,000 employees from COVID-19, but it’s important to recognize that there will likely be positive cases … First of all, from everyone at Knox Basketball, we hope your families are staying healthy and safe in these challenging times. We have updated our options to reflect possible new dates. COVID Dashboard. Knox County COVID-19 Case Count and Test Sites Knox County numbers are updated daily at 11 a.m. EDT. In the lead up to VJBL officially cancelling its season, Knox Basketball in anticipation had been planning ahead in the background and looking at options of our own mini Eastern Region Representative Competition. Knox Basketball has had a plan in place should any further lockdowns have been implemented to ensure the continued viability of our competition. The Knox County Health Department said 105 people who live in Knox County are battling COVID-19 from hospital beds. In all her time working in Knox County’s hospital system, Horn said she’s never seen anything like the COVID-19 pandemic. August 4 2020 First of all, from everyone at Knox Basketball, we hope your families are staying healthy and safe in … Casual shooting at both Knox Basketball Stadium (Boronia) and the State Basketball Centre (Wantirna South) will be reopening this week. We appreciate all of our members’ patience in this time. More information on this to come, however the following details can be confirmed: Lifeline on 13 11 14 and in an emergency, always call triple zero (000). Knox Basketball Welfare Officer: Chris Littlechild chaplain@knoxbasketball.com.au. Because of the extremely high risk of Covid in Knox … Hospitalizations are the number of people admitted into area hospitals for COVID-19 symptoms. This will enable our Junior Raiders players the opportunity to play out the season with some tough competitive opposition against other VJBL clubs such as Kilsyth, Dandenong, Nunawading, Frankston, Casey and others, whilst making sure we are not travelling too far out of our area. We have asked for clarity on the definition of ‘patron’ as well as further detail on venue definitions and approved capacities. Staggering numbers Briggs said he's been treating patients with COVID-19. “He makes the tough decisions,” basketball head trainer Chad Newman said. With introductory and development programs as well as junior, senior and representative teams, there is something for everybody. Our staff are working hard in the background, and as soon as more information comes to light, we will let you know. Howard hatcher put in so much time and effort in designing and planning this for when a pandemic would hit and it did hit." KNOXVILLE, Tenn (WATE) — Here is a look into how the coronavirus is impacting Knox County. The teams are still scheduled to play Saturday in Knoxville, … Following the latest updates from the Victorian Government, we are nearing a potential return to the floor. Around 14,000 residents of Knox County have received their first dose of the COVID vaccine — mostly health care workers, first responders and those over the age of 75. “We don’t have infinite resources – there’s only so many doctors, so many nurses, so many beds, so many facilities – and we can’t have a huge onslaught of population requiring all of … There's so much work. a sport that is unable to be played at a social distancing length of 1.5m between each participant) by the Victorian Government, indoor basketball competition is still subject to being part of the Last Step of the COVID Roadmap. Tennessee basketball is expecting to host Vanderbilt on Saturday at Thompson-Boling Arena after Tuesday's game was postponed due to COVID-19. Pratt Pavilion was classified as a COVID-19 cluster by UT with 12 positive cases stemming from the Nov. 20 practice. MOUNT VERNON – In each of the last two weeks, Knox County had triggered four of the seven indicators in the state's Public Health Advisory System, which is meant to track the spread of COVID-19 at the local level.The county had been deemed "red," representing the third of four emergency levels. “We had a … Knox County's COVID-19 nurse Betty Lankford says, "This is amazing. Knox County. Knox County has had a total of 15 COVID-19 deaths with the most recent death occurring on Oct. 26. (WGEM) -- Thursday marked day-two of people 65 and older getting the COVID-19 vaccine in Northeast Missouri at Hannibal Regional. A few days before Christmas, the White House Coronavirus Task Force brought national attention to Knox County, but the region’s newfound notoriety was no gift. Knox Basketball will be starting a weekly trivia competition! State numbers are updated at 2 p.m. CDT daily; there may be a lag in reporting of cumulative numbers at the state level. COVID Dashboard Knox County Schools is working hard to protect its approximately 60,000 students and 8,000 employees from COVID-19, but it’s important to recognize that there will likely be positive cases at many of our schools during the semester. We would like to stress that Basketball Victoria’s registration through PlayHQ will not begin until you play your first game. Junior & Senior Domestic – dean.andrews@knoxbasketball.com.au, Junior Raiders – david.ingham@knoxbasketball.com.au, Finance – leanne.yeoman@knoxbasketball.com.au, Marketing and Communications – craig.freeman@knoxbasketball.com.au, Venue Management – nathan.sewell@knoxbasketball.com.au, Copyright © 2017 Knox Basketball Association, NBL Games in Melbourne – Catch Australia’s Biggest Stars at the State Basketball Centre, $130 Million Budget Announced for State Basketball Centre Expansion, latest updates from the Victorian Government, ORANGE-20 = 10 players maximum per team / 20 players maximum per court space. Knox County provides COVID-19 vaccination update, health department preparing for next phase. There are currently 237 active cases in Knox County. With the additional cases, Knox County’s COVID–19 incidence rate stands at 75.7. “There’s always some new health issue that we have to contend with. Knox Basketball will continue to update all members as soon as information comes to hand. Please visit the DHHS website for further information. Six of the new cases involved children, officials stated. We understand the current frustration in your attempts to try and plan to reactivate the sport. News Sports Knox.biz Go Knoxville Shopper News Nation / World Obituaries E-Edition Legals Subscribe Tennessee basketball COVID-19 cases are just a beginning of the madness | Mike Strange Data provided by the Knox County Health Department and only includes Knox County residents. Knox County has had a total of 15 COVID-19 deaths with the most recent death occurring on Oct. 26. Visit https://www.signupgenius.com For now, there are not enough vaccines for everyone who wants them, nor are most college students eligible to receive them. These restrictions will be in place until at least Sunday 13 September. Tennessee basketball is scheduled to face Vanderbilt on Tuesday and Saturday because of COVID-19 issues at South Carolina and Missouri. Gov. Knox County has had a total of 15 COVID-19 deaths with the most recent death occurring on Oct. 26. The County’s positive percentage over the last seven days now stands near 17 percent. The task force reported that Knox County had the highest number of new COVID cases and the highest test positivity rate for any region its size in the nation for the second week in a row. A COVID-19 outbreak at a nursing community in Lee's Summit has killed 20 residents. Throughout our reopening, KBI has placed a great deal of importance on hygiene and sanitation and would like to thank all those who have come through our buildings for maintaining such a great standard. The Unified Command says they’re working with hospitals, healthcare providers, and community leaders to develop flexible and responsive COVID vaccination programs that can accommodate different vaccines. Contact sports like basketball and soccer should be avoided. Knox Basketball has carefully reviewed the latest updates from Basketball Victoria and the State Government and has found no reason to alter plans in regard to competition and stadium re-opening. With the additional cases, Knox County’s COVID–19 incidence rate stands at 81.2. Tina Browder, a Knox County resident agrees, “I think it’ll be good. The Vols and Commodores will play Tuesday and Saturday due to COVID … At the bottom of this email, we have provided contact details of a number of services for anyone who needs some help. Return to Basketball & COVID-19 Updates To keep updated on the latest Return to Basketball and COVID-19 updates check out these links: Basketball Victoria’s COVID Updates and Resources page Knox Basketball's website KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – The Knox County Health Department reported more than 500 new COVID-19 cases for the third consecutive day in addition to reporting five new COVID-19-related deaths. From an on court point of view, Knox Basketball is prepared to resume our Senior and Junior Domestic Competitions as soon as the green light is given by the Victorian Government and Basketball Victoria. The Knox County Kentucky Health Department announced 34 additional cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the county’s total to 1,599. Active duty military, civilian first responders on post at Ft. Knox, Veterans at Robley Rex VA, were administered COVID-19 vaccines Reservations will still be required for a basketball court/hoop. This is in addition to large sporting venues being able to open with a 25 per-cent venue patron cap, with each space subject to the density quotient. Tennessee basketball and Vanderbilt were matched up Tuesday due to COVID-19 issues at other SEC programs. The Knox County Kentucky Health Department announced 25 additional cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the county’s total to 2,371. Contact sports like basketball and soccer should be avoided. Knox County proposes resolution to reallocate tax dollars away from UK basketball - 6 p.m. UofL begins first day of spring semester amid pandemic Hazard police chief talks COVID-19 … Click here for Junior Domestic Season Options, Click here for Senior Domestic Season Options. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – Knox County reported three more COVID-19-related deaths on Saturday along with 611 new inactive cases and 303 new cases. However, a venue limit of 100 ‘patrons’ has been set for indoor community sport and a group limit of 20. Knox County. 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