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State opens vaccination to all adults
State officials will reveal details of the new plan Monday, and the city waits to hear the state plan.
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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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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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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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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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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Metro 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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Shelby County Pop-up sites critical to provide access to vaccine
To build capacity, the City of Memphis expects to run five or six fixed vaccination sites plus one or two pop-up locations in neighborhoods where access is an issue.
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Health Care State Health Dept.: Early data shows vaccines ‘kept in temperature’
When state investigation is over, state Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey says she will report to the citizens of Shelby County.
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Health Care Harris appoints interim Health Department director
Hall will serve up to 90 days and will also help conduct the search for new permanent director.
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Health Care UTHSC starting advanced nursing midwife program
The course to become a certified nurse-midwife is three years for full-time students; part-time students can finish in four years.
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State Government Cohen leads COVID panel through vaccine discussion
Wide-ranging discussion includes safety of vaccines that may have spoiled in the field.
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Health Care Fully vaccinated, small groups can gather without masks, says CDC
The new CDC guidance does not include children.
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February 2021
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Metro State outlines theft, waste in Shelby County vaccine program; FBI alerted
State Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey says lax management is apparent across Shelby County Health Department.
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City of MemphisTransition complete; city in charge of vaccination
City Chief Operating Officer Doug McGowen is in charge of accountability for the city. Deputy of accountability is Fire Department Director Gina Sweat.
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Coronavirus Kroger has limited supply of vaccine
Kroger did not provide list of stores with vaccine.
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CoronavirusHaushalter: Weather, saving doses for teachers at root of wasted vaccines
Health Department working with state to shore up processes and perhaps regain control of vaccine.
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City of Memphis City takes charge of vaccination sites, eyeing 40,000 in arms this week
The city is investigating using a large call center at the University of Memphis for phone appointments.
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