Memphis women’s basketball opener postponed
The Tigers’ opponent, Southern Illinois, announced Friday it is entering a coronavirus-related pause.
Topic: COVID-19
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November 2020
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Coronavirus: Eight deaths and 258 new cases reported in Shelby County
As of 5 p.m. Monday, Nov.23, the Health Department reported that 89% of the area’s acute care hospital beds were occupied.
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Shelby County reports more than 350 new COVID-19 cases, 410 hospitalizations
Memphis-area hospitalizations hit their highest reported number since the pandemic began.
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Memphis-Ole Miss basketball game canceled due to COVID-19
Positive tests in the Rebels’ program have forced them to shut down through Dec. 7.
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Coronavirus: 509 new cases in Shelby County, but no new deaths
On Monday, new directives from the Shelby County Health Department go into effect and put new restrictions on businesses.
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Shelby County reports 185 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths
Overall, the Health Department has reported 44,659 total coronavirus cases and 630 deaths, classifying 40,274 cases as inactive/recovered. Active cases in Shelby County stand at 3,755, a decrease from the 3,942 reported Friday.
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Calkins: Thanksgiving in S.D.? It’s time for Memphis Tigers to decline
With COVID-19 out of control nationwide, the Tigers should do what so many other Americans are doing and change their Thanksgiving plans.
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The process behind health directives and importance of tripwires
The latest restrictions when warranted will be crafted by the Health Department and Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris as they work with legal experts to enact the health directives countywide.
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Can COVID-19 pod testing save the holidays?
New kits allow up to 20 family members to self-test at home, so we tried it.
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State wants ‘rapid’ COVID testing, but local officials prefer ‘assurance’
Local labs producing “do-it-yourself” testing kits that can be self-administered and pooled on site.
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Tennessee Supreme Court suspends jury trials until next year
The Tennessee Supreme Court has suspended all jury trials in the state because of a surge in COVID-19 cases. Trials are suspended Nov. 23 through Jan. 31.
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COVID-19 case total in Shelby County surpasses 42,000
Shelby County has surpassed 42,000 COVID-19 cases. A total of 612 people have died with the virus. An estimated 38,529 people have recovered.
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Collierville Middle School closing until after Thanksgiving
Collierville Middle Schools students will not return to campus until after Thanksgiving due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
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Shelby County reports 354 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths
Overall, the Health Department has reported 41,747 coronavirus cases and 610 deaths, classifying 37,988 cases as inactive/recovered. Active cases in Shelby County stand at 3,149, an increase from the 3,105 reported Friday.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations approach peak July numbers
From Oct. 31 to Saturday, Nov. 14, the Shelby County Health Department recorded an average of 285 new cases and 3,228 tests performed each day with an 8.8% positivity rate.
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Memphis basketball: How COVID-19 will change opening day
The Tigers' season opener at the Crossover Classic will have a different feel thanks to the pandemic.
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Covington cancels football playoff game because of COVID-19
Covington’s season comes to an end with an 8-2 record.
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Memphis game postponed due to positive COVID-19 cases at Navy
If the game can’t be rescheduled, it will make the Tigers’ chances of reaching the AAC championship game even slimmer.
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Contractors busy, but scrambling to stay that way
A sampling of businesses in the Memphis construction sector shows revenues down because of COVID-19 and businesses concerned about lining up projects for next year and beyond.
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Calkins: When will we fill the Liberty Bowl and FedExForum again?
It was a year ago this week that Memphians crammed on to Beale Street for “College GameDay.” When can something like that happen again? I talked to the experts. You may not like what they said.
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Germantown cancels holiday parade in light of pandemic
Germantown has canceled its annual holiday parade. The suburb’s Parks and Recreation department is still looking for safe ways to spread cheer.
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Germantown aldermen divided over electronic meetings
Germantown is holding meetings virtually, but aldermen are divided on whether that should continue or resume in-person meetings.
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Shelby County reports 109 new COVID-19 cases from 748 tests
The Shelby County Health Department reported 109 new cases and only 748 tests Sunday. The daily positivity rate was 14.6%.
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October 2020
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International Paper adapting to growing e-commerce demand
Industrial packaging sales were the company’s strongest segment, reflecting continued demand for corrugated cardboard for shipping boxes.
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Regional One, UTHSC create post-COVID clinic
New Regional One clinic offers specialists for a variety of post-COVID symptoms, including those that last for weeks.
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