There are 900 article(s) tagged COVID-19:

• February 2021

  • Grizzlies’ schedule packed for NBA season’s second half

    After the All-Star break, the Grizzlies won’t have consecutive days off for the rest of the regular season. 

    By Chris Herrington February 24, 2021

  • In-school teaching could be a non-starter for some SCS teachers

    SCS is requiring all in-school personnel to report to their school buildings, health concerns notwithstanding.

    By Linda A. Moore February 23, 2021

  • Critical stretch begins as Tigers return from COVID-19 pause

    Players and staff, isolated from the court and each other, are scrambling to get back to form.

    By Danielle Lerner February 22, 2021

  • Teachers jump at last-minute vaccination offer

    After a late-night notification, teachers braved Monday’s weather to receive expiring doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

    By Daja E. Henry February 16, 2021

  • Mayor Harris promises changes at Pipkin vaccination site after weekend of confusion

    Saturday, many were turned away unable to receive a vaccine. They were told to return Sunday and some arrived to a snowy lot with no staff on site.

    By Abigail Warren February 15, 2021

  • COVID cases under 200, 1 new death reported

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 180 new cases and one additional virus-related death Sunday. 

    By Daja E. Henry February 14, 2021

  • SCS to begin gradual return to classroom next month

    SCS students will begin to gradually return to campus beginning March 1, the district announced Friday, with older students coming back a week later.

    By Abigail Warren February 12, 2021

  • Memphis basketball’s road game at Houston postponed

    Positive COVID-19 tests forced the Tigers to cancel two games this week against Cincinnati and Houston. 

    By Danielle Lerner February 11, 2021

  • Opinion: Call in the National Guard — or FedEx: Memphis’ vaccination efforts need a leader

    The beleaguered Shelby County Health Department simply cannot effectively manage the monumental effort needed to distribute vaccines. We need someone to take charge and lead. Someone who will get things done, without excuses.

    By Ronnie Ramos February 10, 2021

  • Memphis basketball: COVID-19 postpones Cincinnati game

    Memphis has paused activities “until further notice,” the program said in a news release. 

    By Danielle Lerner February 10, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Eleven new deaths reported

    The 270 new coronavirus cases come from 2,837 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 10.5%.

    By Elle Perry February 08, 2021

  • Coronavirus: 501 new cases and two additional deaths

    Since March, Shelby County Health Department has reported 82,428 total coronavirus cases and 1,254 deaths, classifying 77,021 cases as inactive/recovered. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 08, 2021

  • Coronavirus: 414 new cases in Shelby County, 30 new deaths

    Since March, the Health Department has reported 84,123 total coronavirus cases and 1,348 deaths, classifying 79,397 cases as inactive/recovered.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 07, 2021

  • Coronavirus: 319 new cases and 7 additional deaths

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 319 new coronavirus cases and 7 additional deaths on Sunday, Feb. 7.

    By Daja E. Henry February 07, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Shelby County reports 695 cases

    The Health Department also reported seven new deaths, and 738 people have died from coronavirus in Shelby County. An estimated 49,873 people have recovered and 4,318 cases in the county are active.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 05, 2021

  • Dr. Jon McCullers gives practical picture of pandemic response

    In an address to the Memphis Rotary Club, Dr. Jon McCullers gave a practical picture of the road ahead for Shelby County’s pandemic response in 2021. 

    By Daja E. Henry February 02, 2021

  • Chamber president seeks return to classes for SCS

    Greater Memphis Chamber CEO Beverly Robertson sent a letter to Shelby County Schools superintendent Joris Ray and the board to urge them to reopen Memphis area schools.

    By Clay Bailey, Linda A. Moore February 02, 2021

  • Number of COVID-positive patients in area ICUs dips to November level

    The 376 new cases reported Monday come from 5,085 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 7.4%.

    By Elle Perry February 01, 2021

  • Walmart stores to offer vaccine as early as Wednesday

    Vaccine distribution will begin this week at Walmart locations across Shelby County, some as early as Wednesday.

    By Daja E. Henry February 01, 2021

  • Coronavirus: More than 50,000 doses administered

    As of Jan. 26, just over 6% of people in Tennessee have received one vaccine dose versus 2.76% in Shelby County.

    By Elle Perry February 01, 2021

  • Pandemic fatigue: The fight we all share

    It has been almost 11 months since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Shelby County, and we are tired. Even those who want to follow all the protocols and continue the good fight are more likely to ‘slip’ now and then. It’s called human nature and surveys show that across the country, Americans are weary of the pandemic. 

    By Don Wade February 01, 2021

  • Health care workers among those reluctant to get vaccinated

    Despite public health experts’ pleas to get vaccinated, health care workers are among a third of reluctant Americans wanting to wait to get a COVID-19 shot. 

    By Daja E. Henry February 01, 2021

• January 2021

  • Coronavirus: 225 new cases and 11 additional deaths

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 225 new coronavirus cases and 11 virus-related deaths Sunday, Jan. 31. 

    By Daja E. Henry January 31, 2021

  • SCS to delay return to classes again

    SCS students won’t go back to school on Feb. 8.

    By Linda A. Moore January 30, 2021

  • Grizzlies want consistency and simplicity from Dillon Brooks

    As Brooks has struggled in a shooting slump, he also has improved his assist rate and slightly decreased his foul percentage.

    By Drew Hill January 29, 2021