Coronavirus: Shelby County reports fewer than 50 new cases
Shelby County Health Department reported fewer than 50 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday.
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March 2021
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In about 30 minutes, pair score second dose at Pipkin Building
Those in line Saturday were receiving the Pfizer vaccine. More than 1,100 doses were available to those who made appointments.
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Coronavirus: Local numbers climbing again
The Shelby County Health Department reported 178 new coronavirus cases and six new coronavirus-related deaths on Friday.
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Coronavirus: Shelby County set for phase 1c
According to the latest Shelby County Health Department data, 111,145 people in Shelby County have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose; 47,919 people have received both COVID-19 vaccine doses, meaning they are fully vaccinated.
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Coronavirus: Local numbers rise slightly
Residents who are 16 years old or older with health conditions that put them at risk of serious illness from COVID-19 will be able to sign up for vaccinations on Monday.
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Memphis officials outline streamlining of vaccine distribution
The City of Memphis continued to transition into administering COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday, trying to streamline the process for those getting the shots.
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Coronavirus: 42 new cases reported
Those 42 cases come from just 937 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 4.5%.
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February 2021
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Coronavirus: New cases still below 200, but hospitalizations climb statewide
The Shelby County Health Department reported 192 new coronavirus cases and 12 new coronavirus-related deaths on Saturday.
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Coronavirus: Cases slightly up but 7-day average remains under 100
The Shelby County Health Department reported 141 new coronavirus cases Wednesday.
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Whitehaven vaccination site gives makeup shots over the weekend
Whitehaven’s vaccination site saw an overwhelming response over the weekend.
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Coronavirus: Statewide number of hospitalizations down
As of Friday, Tennessee’s reported coronavirus total is 762,673 cases, including 11,064 deaths, 973 current hospitalizations and 734,152 inactive cases (recoveries).
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1,315 doses had to be tossed in inventory error
Health Department contracts with Regional One Health for pharmacy support to manage vaccine inventory.
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Coronavirus: Deaths climb again after downward trend
All vaccination locations are closed Saturday, Feb. 20, and Sunday, Feb. 21, with the exception of the Southwest Tennessee Community College Whitehaven site.
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Health Department’s newest directive a ‘big help’ to area restaurants
Shelby County Health Directive 18 allows greater occupancy, bar seating and a midnight curfew.
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State of emergency: Memphis braces for 2nd snow storm, vaccines halted
Another winter storm, with the potential of several more inches of snow and ice, prompts a state of emergency, disrupts vaccinations and hampers delivery.
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Coronavirus: A day without deaths as area nears 100,000 vaccination doses administered
Almost 30,000 people locally are fully vaccinated.
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Coronavirus: Cases climb again after downward trend
Coronavirus numbers go back up in Shelby County.
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Germantown Baptist vaccine site gets final OK
Final walk throughs were taking place Monday as the county prepares for the first vaccination site outside Memphis.
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January 2021
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Opinion: The frustration of appointments, long waits and lack of vaccines
As people wait hours for their vaccine appointment time, they end up leaving without a shot in the arm and a head full of frustration.
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Drive-thru vaccine sites closed for now
Drive-thru sites were busy all weekend; the Health Department will announce later this week when and where drive-thru sites will reopen.
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December 2020
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Biggs: Shelby County’s fate is back in Shelby County’s hands
The Shelby County Health Department won’t be spared issuing a new health directive, as Gov. Lee’s statement was ‘a pretty please with a cherry on top.’
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Stores abuzz as uncertainty surrounds Health Department order
Shoppers grabbed holiday essentials and last-minute items as a Safer at Home order looms.
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Some businesses already feel pain of possible lockdown
A new health directive is looming – one that could significantly tighten restrictions for the upcoming holidays.
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Health care employees most vulnerable in local workforce
Nurses in hospitals are the most vulnerable, according to contact tracing interviews conducted in the last 30 days.
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Health Department releases some data about coronavirus investigations
The Daily Memphian asked Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter and county Mayor Lee Harris for data used to make decisions about health directives affecting restaurants, and the Health Department released some information Dec. 3.
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