There are 1333 article(s) tagged coronavirus:

• January 2021

  • Coronavirus: Shelby County adds more than 530 new cases, 13 deaths

    The 537 COVID-19 cases reported Saturday resulted from 5,804 tests, yielding a 9.3% positivity rate.

    By Omer Yusuf January 23, 2021

  • COVID-19 metrics trending downward in Shelby County

    From Jan. 9 to Saturday, the Health Department reported an average of 482 new cases and 4,054 test results a day yielding an 11.9% positivity rate.

    By Omer Yusuf January 23, 2021

  • Shelby County announces 2nd dose appointments

    Those who received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine can begin making appointments for a second dose starting at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25.

    By Jane Roberts January 23, 2021

  • Coronavirus: 15 new deaths reported

    The 337 cases come from 4,172 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 8.1%.

    By Elle Perry January 22, 2021

  • What will delayed games mean for the Grizz?

    Memphis won’t play again until the Jan. 27 game against the Chicago Bulls.

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington January 21, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Cases slowly falling, but 14 deaths added to total

    After two days with no new deaths attributed to the coronavirus, the Shelby County Health Department reported 14 on Thursday. 

    By Elle Perry January 21, 2021

  • Health Directive No. 17 loosening restrictions issued

    No businesses are specifically closed under the new directive, but restrictions remain and individuals are asked to play larger role in tamping down community transmission.

    By Jane Roberts January 20, 2021

  • Coronavirus: More than 33,000 vaccinated in Shelby

    The agency plans to release the information every Wednesday.

    By Elle Perry January 20, 2021

  • Health Dept. will issue Health Directive No. 17 on Jan. 20

    The indoor capacity of restaurants will increase from 25% to 50%, effective Saturday, Jan. 23.

    By Jane Roberts January 19, 2021

  • Kustoff self-quarantines after contact with COVID-19, tests negative

    Kustoff announced Tuesday he will self-quarantine and continue working remotely.

    By Bill Dries January 19, 2021

  • Coronavirus: No new deaths reported

    The day had a positivity rate of 14.5%.

    By Elle Perry January 19, 2021

  • Coronavirus: 454 new COVID cases reported; mortality rate rising

    The deaths of individuals who tested positive for coronavirus during the past two weeks have risen by more than 23%, from 925 to 1,140.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 18, 2021

  • PPP loans: What you need to know

    PPP loans issued after June 5, 2020 have a maturity of five years at an interest rate of 1%.

    By Christin Yates January 18, 2021

  • Second round of PPP applications opens

    Here’s what Memphis area business owners need to know as the second round of Paycheck Protection Program funds becomes open for applications.

    By Christin Yates January 18, 2021

  • Shelby County past COVID-19 holiday surge

    From Jan. 2 to Jan. 16, the Health Department reported an average of 589 new cases and 4,266 tests results a day with a 13.8% positivity rate.

    By Omer Yusuf January 16, 2021

  • Coronavirus: More than 500 new cases, 13 deaths in Shelby County

    The 535 COVID-19 cases reported Saturday resulted from 5,199 tests, yielding a 10.3% positivity rate. The positivity rate for Tennessee is 14.8%.

    By Omer Yusuf January 16, 2021

  • Lakeland officials want more say in Health Department directives

    Lakeland officials say they understand the seriousness of the virus, but want better collaboration with the Health Department.

    By Linda A. Moore January 15, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Shelby continues trend of about 500 new cases

    The 491 cases come from 4,472 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 11%.

    By Elle Perry January 15, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Shelby County death toll increases by 31

    In addition to those deaths, the Health Department also reported 548 new coronavirus cases.

    By Elle Perry January 14, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Nearly 500 new cases, 16 new deaths reported

    There were 565 COVID-positive patients in area hospital beds as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Tennessee Healthcare Resource Tracking System. 

    By Elle Perry January 13, 2021

  • Health Dept. will announce when more COVID-19 vaccine appointments available

    All slots for January are currently filled.

    By Elle Perry January 13, 2021

  • Health Department has vaccine, will start Tuesday at Pipkin

    Appointments may be made online, now. People without internet access may call 901-222-SHOT to schedule an appointment beginning Monday at 8 a.m.

    By Jane Roberts January 13, 2021

  • Coronavirus: More than 500 new cases, 10 new deaths reported

    As the Health Department resumes vaccinations, it reported just over 500 new coronavirus cases. 

    By Elle Perry January 12, 2021

  • Municipal school superintendents look to continue momentum from last semester

    After a semester of dealing with students during a pandemic, Arlington and Lakeland school officials hope they have enough experience to simplify things in the spring semester.

    By Michael Waddell January 11, 2021

  • Local scientists, labs rushing to sequence UK variant

    Variant doesn’t appear to be more virulent but could ramp reproduction rate here from 1.07 to 1.57 and dramatically increase deaths. 

    By Jane Roberts January 11, 2021