Shelby County Health Department warns of winter COVID-19 surge
Free COVID-19 testing is available at local pharmacies through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Bridge Access Program, which provides free laboratory testing to uninsured individuals who are symptomatic or have been exposed to COVID-19. (Andrew Harnik/AP file)
The county’s health department is urging residents to be prepared to test themselves, isolate if necessary, seek treatment when needed and to consider wearing a high-quality mask in high-risk settings.
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Aisling Mäki has been writing about Memphis since she moved to the city more than 20 years ago. She’s worked for print, digital and broadcast news outlets, including Memphis Daily News and Action News 5 (WMC), as well as public relations agencies. Her work has earned awards from The Associated Press, Tennessee Press Association, Society of Professional Journalists and Public Relations Society of America.
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