Number of new COVID cases reported drops to below 600
The 7-day average of new COVID-19 cases per day is 1,909.
Jasmine McCraven
Digital Desk Reporter
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January 2022
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Metro UTHSC to open drive-thru COVID-19 testing site
UTHSC students and the general public can receive testing without scheduling an appointment from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Coronavirus Newest COVID count in line with recent highs
COVID-19 data released Tuesday, Jan. 4, reveals more than 2,600 new cases.
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Metro Snow what? Chances of wintry weather tonight and tomorrow morning
The National Weather Service says the Mid-South can expect snow for Thursday, Jan. 6.
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Coronavirus What does the rise and fall of recent COVID data mean?
Dr. Michelle Taylor says Monday’s lower count in new reported COVID cases, “does not represent an actual decrease in viral transmission.”
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Metro Health Dept. reports 5 deaths, fewer than 2,000 new COVID cases
Active COVID-19 cases top 22,000.
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Coronavirus Latest COVID case numbers remain high
The Shelby County Health Department reported 2,661 new cases for Thursday, Jan. 6.
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Coronavirus Some COVID-19 testing sites closed due to wintry weather
Some local COVID-19 testing sites will be closed today because of wintry weather. Others will have reduced hours.
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Coronavirus Officials: Essential services continue to be ‘stretched’ by COVID
High COVID-19 case numbers are not only affecting staffing at testing sites but at area police agencies, fire departments and hospitals, Memphis and Shelby County officials said Thursday, Jan. 6.
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Spirit of Memphis In memoriam: Memphians we lost during 2021
The Daily Memphian highlights philanthropists, entrepreneurs, educators, artists and business owners who are no longer with us.
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Arts & Culture MLK Day: How and where to volunteer this week
Memphis community organizations are offering several days of upcoming volunteer opportunities in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Coronavirus Health Department offering COVID booster shots for younger teenagers
Shelby County now offering booster shots for children ages 12 to 15.
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Arts & Culture First a Pulitzer, now a Barbie
Civil rights icon Ida B. Wells is commemorated as part of Mattel’s “Inspiring Women” series.
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Coronavirus Health Dept. working with state for more rapid COVID-19 tests
Shelby County Health Department director Dr. Michelle Taylor said that there have been a few reports in Shelby County of fake testing sites.
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Public Safety Local pet owners to sue West Tennessee dog trainer
An animal abuse case has left many Mid-South families, including several Memphis ones, wondering about the fate of their pets.
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Metro Wintry storm hits Memphis area
Snow flurries began to enter the Mid-South around 5 a.m. Sunday morning, leaving behind about 1.5-2 inches in most areas.
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Education Scheidt family donates $500K to U of M music program
Scheidt’s children are creating a matching fund, meaning that the goal is that the new fund will raise $1 million total.
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Arts & Culture Get a look at the Memphis Zoo’s new ‘lopes
Baby antelopes “Hinata” and “Zito” are the Memphis Zoo’s first babies of the new year.
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Transportation & Logistics ‘B’ the change: Airport to open modernized concourse next month
The project included much-needed seismic upgrades as well as a redesign that added more natural lighting, wider corridors, larger gate areas and higher ceilings.
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Coronavirus Officials: COVID-positive hospitalizations have plateaued
On Jan. 12, the Shelby County Health Department reported 770 hospitalizations: 134 in the ICU and 636 in acute care.
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Transportation & Logistics Memphis airport ‘not impacted’ by 5G interference
But FedEx World Hub could be affected, Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority officials said.
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Metro Whitehaven COVID vaccination site to reopen Friday
It will offer first, second and third Pfizer doses to people age 12 and older.
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Coronavirus AEL opens new COVID testing site
No appointment is needed.
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Coronavirus Reported new COVID cases drop below 900
The Health Department reported 852 new cases in a month that has seen reported daily increases of more than 3,000.
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Coronavirus Officials to pause issuance of health orders
“We will continue to promote and protect the health of Shelby County citizens and residents,” Dr. Taylor said.
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