Coronavirus live blog: Hospitals can resume elective surgeries
As Gov. Bill Lee addresses the latest developments, Tennessee Department of Health announces 251 more confirmed coronavirus cases and three more deaths resulting from the disease.
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May 2020
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Coronavirus live blog, April 28: Watch interview with Shantelle Leatherwood
The CEO of Christ Community Health Services discusses her organization's response to the COVID-19 crisis.
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Coronavirus live blog, May 1: Private prison turns up more than 1,200 cases
On Friday, TDOC confirmed more than 1,246 COVID-19 positive cases, out of 2,450 total tests, among staff and inmates at the Trousdale Turner Correctional Center in Trousdale County.
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Memphis and Shelby County to reopen Monday
With a plateauing of coronavirus cases locally, leaders plan to start reopening the county next week. Businesses such as libraries, gyms, places of worship and restaurants will begin reopening with restrictions.
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April 2020
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Coronavirus adds to fear, struggles of migrant mothers
One immigrant mother helping others protect their families from COVID, ICE and other threats.
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Shelby County’s coronavirus positivity rate slows as testing expands
Data from the past 14 days shows Shelby County’s coronavirus positivity rate has declined as testing for the virus has expanded to more parts of the community.
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North Memphis officials want to distribute free masks
The goal of the “Masks for Memphis” fundraising campaign is to raise $25,000; purchase masks being sewn by individuals in the elected officials’ districts and distribute those masks for free to those in need.
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Is the handshake in sports going, going, gone?
The handshake is a time-honored tradition in sports (mostly), but Dr. Anthony Fauci's suggestion that we never shake hands again could change this ritual of sportsmanship at every level and, in turn, the way competitors view the games and one another.
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Sanford: Three reassuring words in the COVID crisis
Watching Alisa Haushalter, director of the Shelby County Health Department, explain our new reality in a calm, measured and fact-based tone, I came away with more optimism than pessimism about our prospects for overcoming this ruthless pandemic.
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Memphis school of music exploring all options despite online challenges
The school of music is not the same without togetherness and non-digital interaction.
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Room service with a flair takes flight at Westin during pandemic
Room service was never so varied as the Westin Beale Street's dinner offering during the COVID-19 pandemic. Guests can get meals delivered to their rooms free from eight restaurants.
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More than 70% of inmates, jailers tested at 201 Poplar are positive for COVID-19
More than 70% of 266 pretrial detainees and jail employees tested for COVID-19 at 201 Poplar late last week were positive, according to numbers provided by Shelby County Health Department Director Dr. Alisa Haushalter Wednesday, April 29.
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Local case rate slows slightly but bigger question looms over data
The spike in weekend cases is part of a discussion from the health department about whether the case increase meant the end of plateau in declining cases from the preceding 10 days or whether it was an anomaly given the targeted testing efforts.
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Herrington: When will Memphis reopen? Memphis never closed
The past month has meant navigating a matrix of official restrictions and individual decisions, and so will the many months — maybe years — to come.
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Federal funds to cover uninsured
Healthcare providers who treat the uninsured will be able to file claims with the federal government and be reimbursed for services on or after Feb. 4, according to the governor.
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Shelby County gets $50M in federal stimulus for coronavirus expenses
Money received from the federal government must be spent on coronavirus expenses and will be shared with the surburban cities as needed.
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Tennessee Pledge outlines reopening
”While many Tennesseans start the process of returning to work, every business in Tennessee has the responsibility to create a safe workplace,” Gov. Bill Lee said.
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Clergy across several faiths issue unified response to pandemic
Assembled by Church Health Center's Dr. G. Scott Morris, leaders of several large local faith communities, across various religions, drafted a single statement in response to COVID-19 and the reopening of Shelby County.
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COVID-19 in Memphis and Shelby County: April
Daily Memphian photographers Jim Weber, Mark Weber and Patrick Lantrip, along with a number of regular contributors, document the impact as citizens, businesses and government deal with the novel coronavirus in Memphis and Shelby County. To view our full coverage, check out The Daily Memphian’s coronavirus landing page.
View images in the March photo gallery here.
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Testing in Shelby County drops as new cases fall
While cases dropped sharply Tuesday, Shelby County also reported its second lowest testing daily total in the past 10 days.
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Herrington: First thoughts on Shelby County’s ‘back-to-business’ framework
Shelby County's path through coronavirus is a faucet not a switch: We'll gradually loosen the local economy, but will be prepared to restrict the flow of activity again if and when the virus spikes.
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Memphis police union president shares story after testing for COVID-19
Mike Williams, president of the Memphis police union, posted a video on Facebook confirming he tested positive for COVID-19.
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Road to Recovery: How does Memphis compare with Nashville in rebound from COVID-19?
As Tennessee begins easing coronavirus restrictions today, Memphis leaders continue to grapple with reopening plans. Has Memphis kept pace with peer cities in the region? And how do its coronavirus response and recovery plans fare with its great rival to the East — Nashville – which already has published a plan to reopen gradually over the coming months?
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Calkins: Coronavirus canceled his first marathon. So he ran it anyway. Alone.
Nate Franklin trained to run his first marathon on his 26th birthday. When it was postponed by COVID-19, he decided to run it anyway. It's a lesson for us all.
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Virtual prom continues tradition for Madonna Learning Center
Canceling the prom at Madonna Learning Center was not an option. Teachers pulled together a virtual celebration to ensure students enjoyed the treasured time.
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