Coronavirus live blog, April 24: Tenn. adds 460 cases, largest daily increase so far
The Tennessee Department of Health reports 2,001 cases in Shelby County.
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NBA teams may return to practice facilities next month
The NBA is planning to open team facilities beginning Friday, at least in cities where coronavirus restrictions are eased by state or local governments, according to an ESPN report citing sources. -
Doctors helping to create plan to reopen Memphis
The medical experts tasked with helping to plan the city's reopening know taming the virus will require risk assessment and management they've never attempted. They also know they can't afford to be wrong.
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Extra Podcast: Dr. Scott Morris with Church Health
Dr. Scott Morris describes how Church Health has responded to the coronavirus crisis.
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Herrington: When it comes to coronavirus in Memphis, ‘Tennessee’ only means so much
A constant factor of Memphis life seems more pressing now than usual: To paraphrase Texas songwriter Joe Ely, we may walk the streets of Memphis, but we’ll have you understand, Tennessee is not entirely the state we’re in.
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Slight uptick in local cases coincides with increased tests
Shelby County reported 50 new cases Friday, but also confirmed its highest single day of new tests since Monday.
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Might as well smile, it’s ‘The Monkey Time’
The dogs are loving COVID-19. We’re here all the time. Here for every squirrel alert. Here to charge the door for every delivery. Here for walks, lap time, ball chasing, floor wrestling, dropping food on the floor. And dancing to “The Monkey Time.”
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Coronavirus live blog, April 23: Watch an interview with Dr. Scott Morris
Dr. Scott Morris describes how Church Health has responded to the coronavirus crisis.
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Football smaller than real world problems to Ryan Silverfield
Head coach Ryan Silverfield remains thankful for his health, the health of his players and a healthy program during coronavirus pandemic.
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Behind the Headlines Podcast: Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Manoj Jain
Infectious disease physician and epidemiologist Dr. Manoj Jain discusses how Memphis will move forward during the pandemic.
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Airport explores downsizing to single concourse during pandemic
FedEx's landing fees will help Memphis International Airport balance its budget amid discussion of putting all passenger airlines in a single concourse until traffic rebounds from COVID-19.
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Self-reflection key for small business owner
Eclectic Eye owner Robbie Johnson Weinberg is using writing and Facebook to share her emotional vulnerability amid pandemic concerns.
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We’re missing national unity in this crisis
The dissension has filtered down to statehouses and into the streets, with thoughtless protesters thumbing their noses at social distancing and demanding that states end stay-at-home orders.
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Coronavirus live blog, April 21: Lee reiterates cooperation with urban mayors
The governor reiterates his cooperation with mayors of Tennessee's major cities.
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School construction postponed as Germantown grapples with financial effects of COVID-19
The Germantown Municipal School District is limiting general fund spending through the end of the fiscal year to combat reduced revenues streams.
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Live: Q&A with Dr. Stephen Threlkeld
Listen as a Memphis infectious disease expert answers readers' questions about the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Extra Podcast: Dr. Stephen Threlkeld on the impact of coronavirus on the Memphis area
The Daily Memphian's Eric Barnes talks to infections disease expert Dr. Stephen Threlkeld about COVID-19 and its impact on Shelby County.
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From hospital to home: Appreciating the socially distant life
At the same time I was lamenting our Easter plans, I forced myself to pause and look around. I was spending a Saturday morning playing with my children in the yard and smoking a pork shoulder on the grill. Our current condition had “forced” us to find a way to spend the entire day as a family.
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Sheriff’s Office employee dies from COVID-19
Shelby County Sheriff's Office employee who worked at 201 Poplar has died from the coronavirus, the department announced Tuesday.
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Another FedEx unit temporarily trims workforce due to COVID-19
FedEx Office, the Dallas-based printing and office services retail outlet of FedEx Corp., is furloughing some employees because of business slowdown during COVID-19 pandemic.
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Holding it together as we stay apart: The psychological challenge of shelter-in-place
Although the stress and isolation of shelter-in-place my push some people "to the brink," most of us are fighting a day-to-day grind to stay engaged, not be bored, and keep the faith until society returns to the old normal we took for granted.
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Which sections of Memphis are complying with ‘stay at home’ order?
If Memphis hopes to use data that monitors social distancing compliance, it may have to first come to grips with its long history of political oppression, including intrusive surveillance of activists and ethnic minorities.
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Heights CDC adjusts community efforts during coronavirus
The Heights CDC has established a COVID-19 Response Fund to help neighborhood residents, while also delaying a $6 million project for new park and greenspace on National Street.
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Memphis kindness blog, April 17: MicroPort donates 100,000 surgical masks
MicroPort Scientific and its Arlington-based orthopedics division have donated 100,000 surgical masks to Memphis Fire Services, and the company plans to donate 100,000 more locally soon.
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Billboards around town inspire, encourage during social distancing
In lieu of advertising services, some local businesses are using billboards to inform and inspire Memphians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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