There are 1333 article(s) tagged coronavirus:

• April 2021

  • Coronavirus: More than 150 new cases reported

    The 153 cases come from 1,784 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 8.6%.

    By Elle Perry April 27, 2021

  • Coronavirus: 119 new cases, 3 additional deaths

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 119 new coronavirus cases and three additional deaths Sunday, April 25.

    By Daja E. Henry April 25, 2021

  • Coronavirus: No deaths, but 168 new COVID-19 cases

    Overall, the Health Department has reported 94,584 total coronavirus cases and 1,610 deaths, classifying 91,244 cases as inactive/recovered.

    By Omer Yusuf April 24, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Ten new deaths reported

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 10 new coronavirus-related deaths and nearly 200 new coronavirus cases on Friday, April 23.

     

    By Elle Perry April 23, 2021

  • Next four weeks ‘critical’ as federal vaccine help likely to move on in May

    FEMA is expected to pack up and leave May 17, taking 21,000 extra doses of the vaccine with it. 

    By Jane Roberts April 22, 2021

  • Coronavirus: 150 new cases, no additional deaths

    Shelby County’s reported coronavirus total is now 94,219 cases, including 90,943 inactive cases, 1,676 active cases and 1,600 deaths.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 22, 2021

  • Coronavirus: New cases over 100, one new death

    The new cases and tests gave the day a positivity rate of 8.1%.

    By Elle Perry April 22, 2021

  • Low vaccine turnout raises questions about how long military needed at Pipkin

    Demand, even with $20 gift cards, is at one-third of the capacity to administer COVID-19 vaccines.

    By Jane Roberts April 20, 2021

  • Coronavirus: New cases dip to under 70

    The number of new coronavirus cases reported today is the lowest it has been in nearly two weeks.

    By Elle Perry April 20, 2021

  • Coronavirus: More than 150 new cases reported

    The 152 cases come from 1,967 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 7.7%.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 19, 2021

  • Coronavirus: 145 new cases, 3 additional deaths

    A total of 291,556 people have been vaccinated in Shelby County. Of those, 110,942 are partially vaccinated and 180,614 are fully vaccinated. 

    By Daja E. Henry April 18, 2021

  • A fourth COVID surge would affect the young, workforce

    Current disease modeling of the U.K. variant, 50% more contagious than the original Wuhan strain of coronavirus, shows Shelby County cases could rise to 300 to 400 a day. This can pose a problem for employers already struggling to fill positions. 

    By Jane Roberts April 18, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Another day with fewer than 200 cases reported

    A total of 289,761 people are vaccinated in Shelby County. The number of people partially vaccinated is 112,088, while 177,673 people are fully vaccinated.

    By Omer Yusuf April 17, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Fewer than 200 new cases reported

    The 183 cases come from 3,457 cases, giving the day a positivity rate of 5.3%.

    By Elle Perry April 16, 2021

  • In a week, we’ll know if COVID case rise is a blip or fourth surge

    If the numbers do not decline, another health directive could be out in two weeks instead of a month, and it likely will not include the ease in masking restrictions Dr. Bruce Randolph alluded to on Tuesday, April 13.

    By Jane Roberts April 16, 2021

  • Coronavirus: New cases hit two-month high

    The new cases yielded an 8.1% positivity rate.

    By Omer Yusuf April 15, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Another day of fewer than 150 new cases

    The 148 cases come from 1,609 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 9.2%.

    By Elle Perry April 14, 2021

  • U.S. recommends ‘pause’ for J&J vaccine; Memphis to offer Pfizer in its place

    The CDC and FDA are investigating clots in six women in the days after receiving the J & J vaccine, in combination with reduced platelet counts. More than 6.8 million J & J doses have been administered in the U.S.

    By The Associated Press, Jane Roberts April 13, 2021

  • Coronavirus: New cases under 150 again

    The 111 new cases come from 971 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 11.43%.

    By Elle Perry April 13, 2021

  • No appointment needed 2-7 p.m. at Pipkin

    Any person age 16 and over is eligible to receive the vaccine.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 12, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Nearly 200 new cases reported

    The number of new cases reported Monday was the highest number since February 26.

    By Elle Perry April 12, 2021

  • Coronavirus: 4th straight day of more than 150 new cases

    The Shelby County Department of Health reported 155 new coronavirus cases and no additional virus-related deaths on Sunday, April 11. 

    By Daja E. Henry April 11, 2021

  • Coronavirus: More than 150 new cases for 3rd straight day

    For the third consecutive day, the Shelby County Health Department reported more than 150 new COVID-19 cases.

    By Omer Yusuf April 10, 2021

  • Coronavirus: More than 160 cases reported, 9 deaths

    For the second consecutive day, the Shelby County Health Department reported at least 150 new COVID-19 cases.

    By Omer Yusuf April 09, 2021

  • Pipkin has no-appointment evenings, other vaccine incentives

    City also giving MATA riders free rides to Pipkin and making blocks of slots available to groups, including businesses.

    By Bill Dries, Jane Roberts April 08, 2021