There are 900 article(s) tagged COVID-19:

• October 2020

  • Shelby County surpasses 36,000 COVID-19 cases

    Shelby County surpassed 36,000 cases of coronavirus Sunday. The Health Department reported 187 new cases from 3,023 tests.

    By Abigail Warren October 26, 2020

  • Sunday delivery, more efficient networks key FedEx peak plan

    Henry Maier, president and chief executive officer of Pittsburgh-based FedEx Ground, talks about the COVID-19 package surge and preparations for upcoming holiday peak season during interview with The Daily Memphian.

    By Wayne Risher October 21, 2020

  • Feds charge 3 with defrauding COVID-19 relief loan program

    Three employees with Better Days Tax Service have been charged with wire fraud, accused of scamming $1.1 million from a COVID-19 loan relief program aimed at helping small businesses impacted by the pandemic. 

    By Yolanda Jones October 20, 2020

  • Harding football on hold following positive COVID-19 test

    The Lions’ game against Lausanne on Friday has been canceled.

    By John Varlas October 19, 2020

  • White House mask mandate doesn’t alter Lee’s mindset

    The White House quietly told Tennessee last week that “a statewide mask mandate must be implemented” to curb its growing spread of COVID-19.

    By The Associated Press October 18, 2020

  • Memphis in May posts record red ink

    The Memphis in May International Festival recorded a loss of nearly $1.8 million in fiscal 2020, the largest loss in its 44-year history.

    By Wayne Risher October 15, 2020

  • 28 Shelby County Schools staff members test positive for coronavirus

    Officials won’t identify where the employees work, while education association leadership says it’s too soon to discuss opening schools.

    By Linda A. Moore October 15, 2020

  • Lee possibly exposed to COVID virus, in quarantine

    A member of Lee’s security detail tested positive Wednesday after saying he did not feel well. An online statement from the governor’s office says Lee has tested negative for the virus but is quarantining “out of an abundance of caution.” Lee said later he continues to serve from quarantine. The First Lady was to be tested later Wednesday.

    By Bill Dries October 14, 2020

  • Salvation Army could use a little help saving Christmas

    Local Salvation Army leaders brace for contributions to drop this year. But donors can still give dollars at kettle901.org or adopt an angel at angeltreememphis.org.

    By Don Wade October 12, 2020

  • Is COVID boosting home sales?

    The pandemic, combined with low interest rates, may be fueling home sales. At least among those who have job security.

    By Tom Bailey October 12, 2020

  • Roxo the FedEx robot passes ‘egg test’

    Rebecca Yeung, vice president for advanced technology and innovation at FedEx, discussed development of Roxo the SameDay Bot during Greater Memphis IT Council Innovation IT conference Thursday, Oct. 8.

    By Wayne Risher October 08, 2020

  • New COVID relief funding targets minorities, women, veterans

    Gov. Bill Lee’s Administration unveiled $50 million more Wednesday, Oct. 7, in federal COVID-19 relief funds, this time designed to help businesses owned by minorities, women and veterans.

    By Sam Stockard October 07, 2020

  • How a Memphis medical lab mobilized to fight COVID-19

    Poplar Healthcare joined the battle against the coronavirus late, but now it’s leading the charge to help Memphis reopen and stay open.

    By David Waters October 07, 2020

  • Sports Notebook: NBA bubble may live on, and R.I.P. ‘Gibby’

    Also: Vince Carter is a good sport, and this is what Patrick Mahomes should be called.

    By Don Wade October 04, 2020

  • Lausanne faces real test with first game in a month

    The Lynx are taking on a region opponent, but haven’t played since Sept. 4 because of a positive COVID-19 result.

    By John Varlas October 01, 2020

• September 2020

  • Christmas in Collierville adapting to COVID-19

    Christmas in Collierville is one of the most cherished events by the suburb’s residents. While this is the town’s sesquicentennial, it also is 2020 and that means — like many planned celebrations — even the holiday season must deal with a pandemic.

    By Abigail Warren September 30, 2020

  • Governor to lift business restrictions in most counties but extend state of emergency

    Legislators say Gov. Bill Lee is set to extend an emergency order for the state but remove all business restrictions and limitations on gathering sizes.

    By Sam Stockard September 29, 2020

  • Pandemic may have birthed a baby boom

    Is the COVID-19 pandemic responsible for a so-called baby boom? At least one large Shelby County OBGYN practice has seen a significant uptick in prenatal visits since the lockdown began in March. 

    By Don Wade September 28, 2020

  • Politics and pandemic hurt colleges’ ability to attract international students

    On Memphis campuses, dozens of international students have deferred their arrival because they could not get visas, a factor of the pandemic and immigration politics.

    By Jane Roberts September 28, 2020

  • A new world: Amid pandemic and a stressful 2020, nothing seems quite the same

    Research shows Americans’ depression levels have risen during the pandemic while the CDC reports that suicide among young people increased 57% from 2007 to 2018 -- suggesting there is now enhanced risk. 

    By Don Wade September 28, 2020

  • Health Department reports 3,576 tests, less than 5.2% positive

    Shelby County Health Department reported 183 new cases Sunday bringing the county-wide total to 31,227 since early March.

    By Abigail Warren September 28, 2020

  • Boats, booze and Fido: Some businesses are winning despite COVID

    Some Memphis small businesses are doing well, even growing, during the COVID-19 pandemic: A look at Memphis Boat Center, Hollywood Feed, Phoenix Communications, Kirby Wines & Liquor, Crone Construction.

    By Wayne Risher September 28, 2020

  • Sports Notebook: Pac-12 calls a reverse, drones invade ballparks, MJ goes NASCAR

    While the Memphis football team remains on the sideline another week because of positive COVID-19 tests, the Pac-12 says it will start play in November. 

    By Don Wade September 27, 2020

  • Saturday’s practice a litmus test as Tigers continue to recover

    Memphis, still getting players back from the COVID-19 outbreak, faces SMU next week.

    By Steven Johnson September 24, 2020

  • Shelby’s jobs picture worst in Tennessee, again

    The number of unemployed Memphians increased in August, although the jobless rate declined because of growth in the labor force.

    By Wayne Risher September 24, 2020