UK variant numbers rising in Memphis
Poplar Healthcare identified 15 cases of UK variant in the first run of samples, and the University of Memphis has quarantined students to contain an outbreak there.
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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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EducationUK strain of COVID-19 hit U of M athletics in February
The university said the strain stayed within the athletic department and did not bleed into the broader campus or Memphis community.
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CoronavirusDoctor’s offices, new appt. system to help speed local vaccination efforts
“There are more than 100 qualified providers who can do vaccinations across Shelby County,” said City of Memphis COO Doug McGowen. “We made an allocation to 50 providers yesterday. Next week, 14,000 (doses) will go to those 50 providers.”
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Business UTHSC lays off 70 in downturn; 59 are maintenance workers
University posts 17 new jobs but for less pay, according to one of the laid-off workers.
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City of Memphis Bugs in new appointment system driving residents batty
New COVID-19 vaccination system does not provide option for second doses for people who got first shots early; also does not recognize some underlying conditions.
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Health Care Who gets to visit nursing homes? Well, it depends
The federal government says visits may be allowed indoors at long-term care facilities, even for unvaccinated, but local visitation policies are wildly different.
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Shelby County Investigations find COVID doses were stable, safe
State will issue final report in several weeks on the lapses it found at the Shelby County Health Department.
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Health Care Why do Tenn. vaccine stats look great on some models, terrible in others?
Vaccine trackers reflect the daily raw data that feed them, but experts say specific comparisons are hard to make because there is so much inconsistency in data collection, among other factors.
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Coronavirus Public COVID-19 vaccination sites closed Wednesday
If you lost your appointment due to weather on Wednesday, the city will reschedule through email for this week or next.
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Metro New face mask, health directives coming
In the new mask directive, people who are not able to medically tolerate a face mask will no longer need medical documentation.
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Shelby CountyShelby County issues new mask mandate, health directive
Face mask directive is effective today; health directive changes begin Saturday.
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CoronavirusAs other states open vaccinations to all adults, Tenn. defends its slow approach
A state spokesman says Tennessee’s plan emphasizes equity over speed, intentionally focusing on more vulnerable populations first. But only about 20% of West Tennessee’s vaccine appointments are booked each day.
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CoronavirusCDC report exonerates Health Department, Randolph says
Health officer stands up for Shelby County Health Department, says it was blamed for things it did not do.
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Health CareState opens vaccination to all adults
State officials will reveal details of the new plan Monday, and the city waits to hear the state plan.
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Health Care Vaccine antibodies passing to baby is new talking point for OB-GYNs
Severe COVID disease in infants is rare, but antibodies may protect them from transmitting to others.
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Shelby County Frequency of local UK variant doubles to 30% in weeks
Cases of COVID-19 fell steadily in January and February. The plateau now is very likely due to the U.K. variant pulling the numbers up again, Dr. Manoj Jain says.
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Shelby CountyVaccination signups for residents 16 and older to open Friday
All residents age 16 and older will be eligible to get vaccine appointments beginning next week, Shelby County Health Department Deputy Director David Sweat told county commissioners Monday afternoon, March 22.
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Shelby CountyNow being vaccinated: Locals 45 and up
Shelby County’s reproductive rate rose to 1 last week for the first time in 2021, indicating cases are again increasing, likely due to the highly contagious U.K. variant.
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Coronavirus Exclusive: Survey reveals how many are likely to get vaccine, reasons for those who will not
One-fifth of respondents have no plans to get a COVID vaccine; nearly another 20% are on the fence.
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Health Care FEMA reimbursing up to $9,000 for COVID burials
The application process will open in early April; FEMA has not yet set the date.
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Health CareHealth check: Universities delve into medical debt, stress and well-being
Consortium has $2.4 million to award for studies that draw links, create solutions.
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Education CBU plans in-person classes for fall
CBU will offer summer school online. Fall classes will begin in mid-August.
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Shelby CountyNext week, vaccine could be depleted by Thursday at mass sites
“As many doses as I have on hand, that’s how many appointments I will have next week,” said City of Memphis COO Doug McGowen.
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CoronavirusHighly contagious, resistant P.1 variant presents new challenges
The P.1 variant, a mutation of the Brazilian strain, can infect people who have already had COVID-19; the vaccine is thought to be less effective against it.
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Business With nearly 30% wary of vaccine, believers may turn to ‘viral advertising’
The idea that the vaccine was rushed to the finish line is the largest factor in potentially keeping people away except for the 42.3% under 35 who said they trust no vaccine.
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