Knoxville Hospital and Clinics are seeing a large increase in the number of respiratory illnesses being treated in their Acute Care Clinics and Emergency Department. 

KHC wants the community to remember that if you are having family and friend get-togethers, to protect yourself and others around you, and also to always stay home if you are sick. KHC also reminds citizens to wash your hands often, cover your cough if you have one, and if you are experiencing symptoms such as fever or chills, shortness of breath, cough, or lost of taste or smell, to see your family medicine provider or acute care for treatment. 

The U.S. Department of Human Services is offering free test kits for home delivery and you can get yours by following this link.