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

• January 2021

  • Governor lifts attendance restrictions on high school sporting events

    Starting Monday, fans, students and cheerleaders in Tennessee once again will be able to support their favorite teams in person.

    By John Varlas January 28, 2021

  • Health Dept. announces Whitehaven vaccination site

    The location is expected to open late next week.

    By Jane Roberts January 28, 2021

  • Weighing positives, negatives of Grizzlies’ hiatus

    While the postponements did halt the momentum of the Grizzlies, it could mean more games with Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. on the floor together. 

    By Drew Hill January 27, 2021

  • Opinion: The frustration of appointments, long waits and lack of vaccines

    As people wait hours for their vaccine appointment time, they end up leaving without a shot in the arm and a head full of frustration.

    By Clay Bailey January 27, 2021

  • The hurdles SCS schools face as it tries to reopen

    Legislation potentially could force parents to send their children into situations they believe to be unsafe.

    By Linda A. Moore January 27, 2021

  • Has Tennessee’s response been good? Depends who you ask

    Dr. Jon McCullers, a Memphis infectious disease expert, says greater ‘central control’ was needed at both the federal and state levels for a more effective response to the coronavirus pandemic.

    By Don Wade January 25, 2021

  • Herrington: As Grizzlies await return, team’s paths might be shifting

    Plus: We’re accepting submissions to the mailbag, but with a twist.

    By Chris Herrington January 25, 2021

  • Grizzlies game Wednesday versus Bulls postponed

    The Grizzlies have now had six games postponed this season. 

    By Drew Hill January 24, 2021

  • Coronavirus cases in Shelby County exceed 80,000

    The health department reported five additional deaths among people who tested positive for COVID-19. A total of 1,187 people in Shelby County have died who had the virus. The number of Tennesseans who tested positive and died is 8,859.

    By Abigail Warren January 24, 2021

  • Calkins: A graveside concert for the leader of the band

    Joe Sills — a legendary high school band director throughout West Tennessee — died of COVID-19. His former students are gathering to play a graveside concert in his honor Saturday. One of them will be playing Sills’ own silver trumpet. 

    By Geoff Calkins January 23, 2021

  • Shelby County announces 2nd dose appointments

    Those who received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine can begin making appointments for a second dose starting at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25.

    By Jane Roberts January 23, 2021

  • Collierville High School to continue hybrid learning plan

    Collierville Schools released learning plans for students on Friday.

    By Abigail Warren January 22, 2021

  • NBA postpones Grizzlies’ next three games due to coronavirus complications

    The NBA has postponed the Grizzlies’ next three games due to unavailable players and contact tracing. 

    By Drew Hill January 21, 2021

  • Grizzlies game versus Trail Blazers postponed

    The postponement is due to COVID-19 contact tracing within the Grizzlies.

    By Drew Hill January 20, 2021

  • A few more fans allowed at Tennessee high school basketball games

    Governor’s new executive order also applies to wrestling matches.

    By John Varlas January 19, 2021

  • Kustoff self-quarantines after contact with COVID-19, tests negative

    Kustoff announced Tuesday he will self-quarantine and continue working remotely.

    By Bill Dries January 19, 2021

  • Coronavirus: 454 new COVID cases reported; mortality rate rising

    The deaths of individuals who tested positive for coronavirus during the past two weeks have risen by more than 23%, from 925 to 1,140.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 18, 2021

  • Shelby County reports 497 new cases of COVID-19

    The total number of cases since early March now totals 77,566.

    By Abigail Warren January 17, 2021

  • Grizzlies game versus Minnesota postponed

    The Friday, Jan. 15 game between the Grizzlies and Timberwolves has been postponed due to coronavirus complications with Minnesota. 

    By Drew Hill January 15, 2021

  • Lakeland officials want more say in Health Department directives

    Lakeland officials say they understand the seriousness of the virus, but want better collaboration with the Health Department.

    By Linda A. Moore January 15, 2021

  • Tigers basketball: Memphis anxious to play after third postponement

    The Tigers have had plenty of practice. They can only hope Sunday’s game against Tulsa actually happens.

    By Danielle Lerner January 13, 2021

  • Thursday’s Memphis-SMU game postponed due to COVID-19

    The Tigers haven’t played since Dec. 29. 

    By Danielle Lerner January 13, 2021

  • Surrounding Tennessee counties out of vaccine as Shelby resumes

    While Shelby County is resuming distribution of its limited supply of COVID-19 vaccine, surrounding Tennessee counties are out. 

    By Daja E. Henry January 12, 2021

  • Bill clarifies authority over schools’ emergency operations

    State representatives from Shelby County want to clarify that authority for school operations lies with local district’s elected leaders. 

    By Abigail Warren January 11, 2021

  • Shelby County COVID-19 positivity rate is 14.8%

    Shelby County Health Department reported 639 new cases from more than 4,300 tests. Eight deaths were reported, bringing the total to 1,024.

    By Abigail Warren January 10, 2021