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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Before her role at Epicenter, Smith was president and CEO of Detroit business accelerator TechTown.
That’s the lowest number of COVID-positive patients in ICUs reported in almost a week.
The Shelby County Health Department reported 213 new coronavirus cases and no new related deaths on Tuesday, Sept. 15.
About 26% of area ICU patients were either COVID-positive or suspected of having the virus.
The seven-day moving average for new cases is hovering around 110 a day.
The number of deaths reported, however, was relatively high.
There are 199 COVID-positive patients in area hospitals; 73 of those are in ICUs.
In addition to the 146 new cases, the Shelby County Health Department reported no new related deaths on Tuesday.
Patients should bring their insurance card – BlueCross BlueShield or others – to receive the shot as part of their insurance. For uninsured patients, the flu shot will cost $41.
Southland president and general manager David Wolf said it worked to have the sportsbook and kiosks ready in time for football season.
“Since our initial season announcement in March, the world has continued to change,” Brett Batterson, Orpheum president and CEO, said in a statement.
He previously opened a Chick-fil-A franchise in Jackson, Tennessee.
Memphis’ Orpheum Theatre will play a free showing of “Get on Up” on Wednesday, Sept. 9 to honor the life of Chadwick Boseman.
The Health Department also reported three new related deaths on Friday, Sept. 4.
Those 86 new cases came from 1,278 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 6.7%.
In addition to the 82 new cases, the Health Department also reported one new related death.
About 24% of area ICU patients were either COVID-positive or suspected of having the virus and about 7% of acute care patients were either COVID-positive or suspected of having the virus.
The Shelby County Health Department reported 120 new coronavirus cases and four new related deaths on Monday, Aug. 31.
Scheduled for Oct. 3-10, Memphis Art & Design Week will include interviews, panels, talks, virtual studio tours and online shopping.
About 26% of area ICU patients were either COVID-positive or suspected of having the virus.
The City of Memphis said its crews are preparing for the storm by inspecting storm drains and inlets and clearing them of debris to minimize street flooding.
The Shelby County Health Department reported 247 new coronavirus cases and three new related deaths on Thursday, Aug. 27.
The National Weather Service - Memphis has forecast the Memphis area to receive 2-3 inches of rainfall through Saturday afternoon.
The total number of COVID-positive patients in area hospitals was 250, as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25.