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Flu Cases Surging Throughout Knoxville

Flu cases are surging throughout Knoxville and surrounding communities, leading to an increase in urgent care visits for flu-like symptoms. In December, 25% of patients tested positive for influenza, up significantly from just 4% around the Thanksgiving holiday.

If you’re feeling under the weather, you don’t have to suffer through it. Covenant Health Urgent Care offers fast, convenient flu testing and symptom relief to help you feel better sooner. Our walk-in urgent care clinics are here when you need prompt, professional care.

Visit Covenant Health Urgent Care for flu symptoms such as:
Fever or chills
Cough or sore throat
Runny or stuffy nose
Body aches, headache, or fatigue
Vomiting or diarrhea (more common in children)

If you think you have the flu:
Get Tested: Covenant Health Urgent Care provides rapid flu testing at all locations. Early testing is key. Antiviral medications are most effective when started within 48 hours of symptom onset.
Get Relief: Our experienced providers can prescribe medications and recommend treatments to help reduce flu symptoms and support recovery.
Get Your Rest: Rest, stay hydrated, and follow your provider’s guidance to support your immune system.

Visit any Covenant Health Urgent Care location today for same-day flu testing, evaluation, and prescription symptom-relief options. When searching for urgent care near you, trust Covenant Health Urgent Care to help you feel better faster.

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Covenant Health Urgent Care - Cumberland Avenue will open at 1 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2026, due to a scheduled technology upgrade. All other Covenant Health Urgent Care locations will remain open and operate under their normal hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Covenant Health Urgent Care - Farragut will open at 1 p.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026, due to a scheduled technology upgrade. All other Covenant Health Urgent Care locations will remain open and operate under their normal hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Covenant Health Urgent Care - Lenoir City will open at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, due to a scheduled technology upgrade. All other Covenant Health Urgent Care locations will remain open and operate under their normal hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Covenant Health Urgent Care - Maryville North will open at 1 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 2026, due to a scheduled technology upgrade. All other Covenant Health Urgent Care locations will remain open and operate under their normal hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Covenant Health Urgent Care - Sevierville will open at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, due to a scheduled technology upgrade. All other Covenant Health Urgent Care locations will remain open and operate under their normal hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Covenant Health Urgent Care - Maryville South will open at 1 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026, due to a scheduled technology upgrade. All other Covenant Health Urgent Care locations will remain open and operate under their normal hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Covenant Health Urgent Care - South Knoxville will open at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, due to a scheduled technology upgrade. All other Covenant Health Urgent Care locations will remain open and operate under their normal hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Covenant Health Urgent Care - Maryville South will be closed on Saturday, September 26, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience. All other Covenant Health Urgent Care locations will remain open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. as usual.
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Covenant Health Urgent Care - Maryville South will close at 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 4, 2026 for maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience. All other Covenant Health Urgent Care locations will remain open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. as usual.
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Covenant Health Urgent Care - Maryville North will be closed on Friday, October 16, 2026, for maintenance. You can visit our nearby Covenant Health Urgent Care - Maryville South location. All other Covenant Health Urgent Care locations will remain open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. as usual.
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