There are 219 article(s) tagged city of Memphis:

• March 2021

  • CDC report exonerates Health Department, Randolph says

    Health officer stands up for Shelby County Health Department, says it was blamed for things it did not do.

    By Jane Roberts March 18, 2021

  • Coronavirus: New cases hover around 100

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 97 new coronavirus cases and zero new coronavirus-related deaths on Wednesday, March 17. 

    By Allyson Brown March 17, 2021

  • Tornadic activity possible today in Mid-South

    The latest weather event is expected to last throughout the day Wednesday, bringing heavy rain, high winds, and tornadic activity.

    By Allyson Brown March 17, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Fewer than 100 new cases reported

    Zero deaths were reported Tuesday.

    By Allyson Brown March 16, 2021

  • Vaccine pop-up coming to Hickory Ridge Mall site

    At time this article was published, there were also still slots for Monday’s pop-up pod in Frayser.

    By Elle Perry March 15, 2021

  • Shelby County returns to SignUpGenius

    Due to glitches with the state’s VRAS vaccine signup program, Shelby County has reverted to SignUpGenius to schedule appointments, Mayor Jim Strickland announced. 

    By Omer Yusuf March 14, 2021

  • More than 82,000 vaccinations performed in past 2 weeks

    From Feb. 27 through Saturday, Shelby County Health Department reported 82,037 total doses administered, with 55,920 people receiving their first dose and 26,117 more received their second vaccination.

    By Omer Yusuf March 13, 2021

  • Coronavirus: More than 200K vaccine doses administered

    More than 200,000 coronavirus vaccine doses have been administered in Shelby County.

    By Allyson Brown March 13, 2021

  • Coronavirus: 112 new cases bring positivity rate near 3%

    Shelby County Health Department reported 112 new coronavirus cases and four new coronavirus-related deaths on Thursday. The positivity rate is 2.9%.

    By Allyson Brown March 11, 2021

  • Coronavirus: More than 100 new cases reported again

    In alignment with the Tennessee Department of Health, the Shelby County Health Department added more high risk conditions to phase 1c of vaccinations.

    By Allyson Brown March 10, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Shelby County reports fewer than 50 new cases

    Shelby County Health Department reported fewer than 50 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday.

    By Allyson Brown March 09, 2021

  • In about 30 minutes, pair score second dose at Pipkin Building

    Those in line Saturday were receiving the Pfizer vaccine. More than 1,100 doses were available to those who made appointments.

    By Allyson Brown March 08, 2021

  • COVID-19 vaccines administered more than double in past 2 weeks

    From Feb. 20 to March 6, the Shelby County Health Department reported 66,592 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered, compared to 28,705 in the preceding period.

    By Omer Yusuf March 06, 2021

  • City’s COVID-19 vaccine process constantly evolving

    City officials hope to vaccinate at least 700,000 people in Shelby County with at least one dose by Aug. 1. A total of 113,793 people have received at least one shot as of Friday, according to the Health Department.

    By Omer Yusuf March 06, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Local numbers climbing again

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 178 new coronavirus cases and six new coronavirus-related deaths on Friday.

    By Allyson Brown March 05, 2021

  • Memphis releases vaccine appointments for week of March 8

    The city released the appointment times for vaccines next week, and one spot has the Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine.

    By Omer Yusuf March 05, 2021

  • City’s COVID-19 website back up

    The website is one way Shelby County residents can schedule an appointment online for a coronavirus vaccine shot. Residents can also call 222-7468(SHOT) to schedule a vaccine appointment.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 05, 2021

  • Shelby County likely through worst of pandemic, health official says

    Shelby County’s likely survived the worst of COVID-19, though there are two caveats that could alter the trajectory, David Sweat, county health department deputy director, said Thursday.

    By Omer Yusuf March 04, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Shelby County set for phase 1c

    According to the latest Shelby County Health Department data, 111,145 people in Shelby County have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose; 47,919 people have received both COVID-19 vaccine doses, meaning they are fully vaccinated.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 04, 2021

  • FedEx to be carbon-neutral by 2040

    The company is setting aside $2 billion “of initial investment” in vehicle electrification, sustainable energy, and carbon sequestration.

    By Blake Fontenay March 03, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Local numbers rise slightly

    Residents who are 16 years old or older with health conditions that put them at risk of serious illness from COVID-19 will be able to sign up for vaccinations on Monday.

    By Allyson Brown March 03, 2021

  • Memphis officials outline streamlining of vaccine distribution

    The City of Memphis continued to transition into administering COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday, trying to streamline the process for those getting the shots.

    By Omer Yusuf March 02, 2021

  • Coronavirus: 42 new cases reported

    Those 42 cases come from just 937 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 4.5%.

    By Allyson Brown March 02, 2021

• February 2021

  • Coronavirus: New cases still below 200, but hospitalizations climb statewide

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 192 new coronavirus cases and 12 new coronavirus-related deaths on Saturday.

    By Allyson Brown February 27, 2021

  • City releases vaccine appointments for week of March 1

    Appointment signup links will now be released on Fridays at noon for appointments for the following week.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 27, 2021