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.
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In alignment with the Tennessee Department of Health, the Shelby County Health Department added more high risk conditions to phase 1c of vaccinations.
Shelby County Health Department reported fewer than 50 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday.
Those in line Saturday were receiving the Pfizer vaccine. More than 1,100 doses were available to those who made appointments.
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.
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.
The Shelby County Health Department reported 178 new coronavirus cases and six new coronavirus-related deaths on Friday.
The city released the appointment times for vaccines next week, and one spot has the Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine.
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.
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.
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.
The company is setting aside $2 billion “of initial investment” in vehicle electrification, sustainable energy, and carbon sequestration.
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.
The City of Memphis continued to transition into administering COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday, trying to streamline the process for those getting the shots.
Those 42 cases come from just 937 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 4.5%.
The Shelby County Health Department reported 192 new coronavirus cases and 12 new coronavirus-related deaths on Saturday.
Appointment signup links will now be released on Fridays at noon for appointments for the following week.
The day’s positivity rate for Shelby County is 5.5%. The total number of coronavirus-related deaths is 1,484.
Looks like lots of Memphians were eager to go with the flow, sipping, showering and washing clothes as water levels returned to normal.
The Shelby County Health Department reported 220 new coronavirus cases and 19 new coronavirus-related deaths on Wednesday.
The Shelby County Health Department reported 141 new coronavirus cases Wednesday.
Joy Touliatos, GVIP czar, is ready to get the program underway with partners involved in the plan.
The city settled a civil lawsuit filed by Martavious Banks, who was shot by a police officer during a chase and traffic stop in 2018. Some officers in the case turned off their body cameras during the incident.
The new Raleigh branch library is set to open Dec. 14, replacing the 54-year-old location at 3157 Powers Rd., which is closed as the transition begins to its future home.
Four months of the COVID-19 pandemic carved $4.2 million out of annual income from the Downtown Memphis Tourism Development Zone.
The Raleigh Springs Civic Center “unofficially” opened this spring when construction signs were removed following completion of the $45 million development’s initial phase. That included the 11-acre walking trail and lake, and a new skate park.