There are 1333 article(s) tagged coronavirus:

• March 2021

  • Exclusive: Survey reveals how many are likely to get vaccine, reasons for those who will not

    One-fifth of respondents have no plans to get a COVID vaccine; nearly another 20% are on the fence.

     

    By Jane Roberts 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

  • Coronavirus: New cases under 100 again, no new deaths

    About 12% of patients in area ICU beds were either COVID-positive or suspected of having the novel coronavirus.

    By Elle Perry March 22, 2021

  • Herrington: 12 days that changed Memphis, 12 months later

    It only took a dozen days after that March 8 news conference for Mayor Jim Strickland to invoke the first civil emergency order in Memphis in more than a generation, closing gyms, bars and indoor restaurant dining.

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    Year 1 of the novel coronavirus pandemic, by the numbers

    By Chris Herrington March 22, 2021

  • ‘How I got my vaccine’

    Local people share how they got their vaccine in the Mid-South.

    By Allyson Brown March 21, 2021

  • CDC changes school guidance, allowing desks to be closer

    The CDC said 6 feet should still be maintained in common areas, such as school lobbies, and when masks can’t be worn, such as when eating.

    By The Associated Press March 20, 2021

  • Coronavirus: 150 new cases reported, 2 deaths

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 150 new coronavirus cases and two additional virus-related deaths Saturday, March 20.

    By Omer Yusuf March 20, 2021

  • State opens vaccination to all adults

    State officials will reveal details of the new plan Monday, and the city waits to hear the state plan. 

    By Jane Roberts, Ronnie Ramos March 19, 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

  • New vaccination phase opens, includes 55 and older, more

    New appointments will be posted online Friday. People can also schedule an appointment by calling 901-222-7468 (SHOT).

    By The Daily Memphian Staff 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

  • Coronavirus: Fewer than 100 new cases reported

    Zero deaths were reported Tuesday.

    By Allyson Brown March 16, 2021

  • Mississippi opens vaccines to all

    Vaccinations in Mississippi are currently available for those age 50 or over, staff at K-12 schools, first responders, health care workers and people who are at least 16 with health conditions that might make them more vulnerable to the virus.

    By The Associated Press March 15, 2021

  • Pandemic hit us hard, mental health experts say

    A year into the pandemic, the economy and social unrest have taken a toll and more people have reached out to mental health professionals for help.

    By Linda A. Moore March 15, 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

  • 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

  • Bugs in new appointment system driving residents batty

    New COVID-19 vaccination system does not provide option for second doses for people who got first shots early; also does not recognize some underlying conditions.

    By Jane Roberts March 13, 2021

  • Coronavirus: 5 new deaths in Shelby County

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 130 new coronavirus cases and five additional virus-related deaths Saturday, March 13.

    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

  • Biden to follow virus-aid bill with national address

    President Joe Biden on Thursday signed into law the $1.9 trillion relief package. The signing came hours before Biden delivers his first prime-time address since taking office. 

    By The Associated Press March 11, 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

  • Pop-up sites critical to provide access to vaccine

    To build capacity, the City of Memphis expects to run five or six fixed vaccination sites plus one or two pop-up locations in neighborhoods where access is an issue.

    By Jane Roberts March 09, 2021