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Pipkin vaccinations will go 12 hours a day, 7 days a week
A federal partnership with FEMA is bringing 21,000 new vaccine doses each week and a football field-sized tent.
Jane Roberts
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Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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March 2021
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Business Feds expanding vaccine supply here, beginning next week
The White House CVC is a partnership with FEMA, TEMA and the City of Memphis. It will include additional staff for Pipkin.
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CoronavirusUK strain rapidly spreading; experts holding breath over more dangerous P.1
The rise in cases here is due largely to the U.K. mutant strain. By mid-April, it is expected to be dominant in Shelby County.
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Business Last 2 crew members named for St. Jude space mission
The mission is expected to raise $200 million for the hospital.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Shelby CountyShelby County issues new mask mandate, health directive
Face mask directive is effective today; health directive changes begin Saturday.
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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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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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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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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 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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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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