There are 230 article(s) tagged city of Memphis:

• March 2021

  • Coronavirus: Third day of more than 100 new cases

    Today’s 119 cases come from 2,968 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 4%.

    By Allyson Brown March 26, 2021

  • Next week, vaccine could be depleted by Thursday at mass sites

    “As many doses as I have on hand, that’s how many appointments I will have next week,” said City of Memphis COO Doug McGowen.

    By Jane Roberts March 25, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Health Department reports 10 new deaths

    New numbers reported March 25th gave the day a positivity rate of 3.6%.

    By Allyson Brown March 25, 2021

  • Coronavirus: More than 100 new cases and two new related deaths

    The Shelby County Health Department reported more than 100 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, following two days of fewer than 100 new cases.

    By Allyson Brown March 24, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Fewer than 90 new cases, no new deaths

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 85 new coronavirus cases and zero new coronavirus-related deaths on Tuesday, March 23. 

    By Allyson Brown March 23, 2021

  • Here’s everywhere you can get a COVID-19 vaccine in the Memphis area

    This listing of Memphis-area COVID-19 vaccination sites has been updated with pop-up sites in Hickory Hill, Oakhaven, Orange Mound, Raleigh and South Memphis.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 23, 2021

  • $23K from community, businesses assists 86 families with MLGW bills

    Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s Gift of Comfort program helped 86 families with their bills in March.

    By Allyson Brown March 22, 2021

  • Memphis artist’s murals to adorn airport, parks

    Jamond Bullock, 36, the business owner of Alive Paint, secured the rights for work inside Memphis International Airport.

    By Allyson Brown March 22, 2021

  • Vaccination eligibility expands as shots administered increase

    Greater access through more public sites and pop-up events combined with higher vaccine allotments from the state and declining wait times are three reasons attributed to the changes in recent weeks.

    By Omer Yusuf March 21, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Fewer than 50 new coronavirus cases reported

    The Shelby County Health Department reported fewer than 50 new coronavirus cases Friday, but reported five new related deaths.

    By Allyson Brown March 19, 2021

  • Coronavirus: New cases over 100, third day of no new deaths

    Updated with: Area hospital capacity data.

    By Allyson Brown March 18, 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