Coronavirus cases stable in city but rising in suburbs, rural areas
The positivity rate for COVID-19 tests is on the rise in Shelby County suburbs and rural West Tennessee.
Jane Roberts
Reporter
Longtime journalist Jane Roberts is a Minnesotan by birth and a Memphian by choice. She's lived and reported in the city more than two decades. She covers business news and features for The Daily Memphian.
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Health Care Sudden halt of vaccine trial ‘sound of system working’
Local doctors say science has to prevail in race for safe, effective vaccine.
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Health CareSt. Jude study: When pneumococcus, flu unite, things go viral
Study shows that when pneumococcus bacterium interacts with influenza A, the virus spreads easily through the air.
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Metro FedEx Institute offers all-female hackathon
The virtual hackathon is designed for women of all tech abilities and will be held Sept. 11-12.
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Education Rhodes plans to open for spring semester
Campus leaders had hoped it would be possible to have freshmen on campus during fall term, but a letter from the college president lays out hopes for the spring.
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Health Care Less invasive surgery smooths bumps for bunion sufferers
Nearly one-fourth of all adults will develop bunions. The new procedure requires four tiny incisions on the side of foot, which reduces the swelling and pain experienced with the older procedure.
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Health Care Domino’s pledges $100 million to St. Jude, largest gift in hospital’s history
New, 140-apartment housing building will be called The Domino’s Village. Opening of the on-campus facility is planned for spring of 2023.
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Bartlett Memphis surgeon killed in plane crash near Jackson, Tenn.
Dr. Bryan Jackson was attempting to make an emergency landing at McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport when the accident happened.
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Health Care Stress-weary doctors soldier on in COVID-19 marathon
Statistically, the stress of the pandemic has hammered the health care workforce, and the signs are everywhere.
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Metro Health Dept. may ease restrictions this week or next
“It’s likely that all restaurants will be held to the same requirements as it relates to safety measures and how you operate,” said Dr. Bruce Randolph, Shelby County Health Department health officer.
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Metro With two coronavirus clusters, U of M postpones next phase
The Shelby County Health Department is investigating two coronavirus clusters with 36 total cases at the University of Memphis.
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Education U of M, Chamber partner in economic development; Townsend will lead
At the U of M, Townsend built a reputation for working with public-private partnerships that have brought high-tech firms to its UMRF Research Park.
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Business Leslie Lynn Smith leaving Epicenter; Jessica Taveau named interim CEO
Before her role at Epicenter, Smith was president and CEO of Detroit business accelerator TechTown.
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Metro Methodist Le Bonheur loosens visitor restrictions to one; 2 for children
New visitation policy goes into effect immediately; it is based on continued downward trend in COVID-19 numbers but could change.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus task force: Containing spread critical now as cases rise
The average number of new cases has risen from 121 to 164 in the early days of this week.
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Health Care UTHSC rebuffs lab animal watchdog; says it reported lapses
The cases involve piglets and mice that were not euthanized when federal regulations said it was necessary. In one case, a researcher lied about the procedures. That research was suspended but has been reinstated.
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Health Care It started in Memphis: Coldwell Banker’s national St. Jude effort
For each home sale that closes nationally in the next year, a gift will come to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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Health Care CDC drops controversial testing advice that caused backlash
Health officials were evasive about why they had made the guidance change in August.
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Spirit of Memphis Christ Community Health Services builds on legacy
Visionaries who started the health clinic imagined it as a way to change life in South Memphis; 25 years ago, ZIP code 38109 had the most health concerns, and the fewest doctors.
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Health CareHow a clothes pin-like device is changing hearts
The new technology gives doctors options for sick patients who are not candidates for open-heart surgery.
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Food News Bar owners ordering supplies, planning for reopening
As early as Wednesday, some limited-service restaurants will reopen, but all restaurants still must close at 10 p.m.
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Health Care COVID-19 vaccine for children could lag adults by months
Four vaccine trials are in Phase 3, the final stage; none include children or other special populations.
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Shelby County Health Dept. defends latest health directive
“Limited-service (restaurants) are not riskier than others if measures are followed,” said Dr. Bruce Randolph, Shelby County health officer.
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Health Care Regeneron opens antibody trial with UTHSC, Regional One
The treatment is expected to shorten the illness in those who are sick and build immunity in those who are not.
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Education Politics and pandemic hurt colleges’ ability to attract international students
On Memphis campuses, dozens of international students have deferred their arrival because they could not get visas, a factor of the pandemic and immigration politics.
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