Health department encourages caution during holiday weekend

Health department encourages caution during holiday weekend

The knox county health department is asking residents to stay vigilant this fourth of july weekend.

Knox county currently has had 63 positive cases of covid-19.

Health officials say that number is "doubled" from memorial day weekend.

They're asking people to keep in mind social distancing as they celebrate independence day.

That's in addition to washing your hands and wearing a mask.

Knox county health officer "dr. alan stewart" says a healthy fourth of july is critical in making sure schools and athletics return as normal in august.

"if we see another doubling of our cases after the fourth of july, it's going to be disheartening and difficult and make it more difficult to return to schools."

Many knox county schools return to class in