There are 57 article(s) tagged Dr. Bruce Randolph:

• May 2020

  • Health Dept.: Masks required for employees, encouraged for customers

    ”We must create an environment where masks are the norm,” Shelby County Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter said.

    By Abigail Warren May 19, 2020

  • Testing jumps back up in Shelby County as positive rate declines

    The latest COVID-19 data is consistent with the trend the pandemic is stabilizing in Shelby County.

    By Omer Yusuf May 15, 2020

• April 2020

  • No churches cited for being open Palm Sunday, but officials are watching

    Local churches are urged to social distance to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Local official say they'll be watching.

    By Linda Moore April 09, 2020

  • First local COVID numbers on race confirm disparity in virus spread

    The incomplete Shelby County Health Department analysis shows two-thirds of the confirmed COVID cases with detailed information were among African Americans and more than 70% of the deaths examined were among African Americans.

    By Bill Dries April 08, 2020

  • Health official: Death toll could hit 20,000 if residents don’t heed warnings

    The warning is equally stern for essential businesses, who must sanitize and enforce social distancing, even if it means changing business practices.

    By Jane Roberts April 04, 2020

  • Defying stay-at-home order can be misdemeanor

    “This is not just a recommendation but a requirement supported in law,” said Dr. Bruce Randolph, health department medical officer.

    By Jane Roberts April 02, 2020

• January 2020

  • Coronavirus ruled out in suspected case in Tennessee

    Travel to China within the last two weeks is still the biggest factor for who may be at risk.

    By Jane Roberts January 27, 2020