Germantown leaders discuss budget, bluebirds and vaccines
Germantown hosted a seven-hour vision session Saturday in which it discussed the budget, bluebirds and vaccines.
Topic: COVID-19
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January 2021
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Coronavirus: All January vaccine appointments are filled
The 552 coronavirus cases reported Saturday came from 4,752 test results, yielding a 11.6% positivity rate. The health department also announced that all vaccine appointments for January have been filled.
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No new fatalities, 978 COVID-19 cases reported Sunday
Shelby County reported 978 cases Sunday from 5,904 tests. There were no new fatalities reported Sunday.
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For veterans, global pandemic one more enemy
Less than 6% of Alpha Omega Veterans Services’ clients have contracted COVID-19 and only one has died with the virus. Nevertheless, the pandemic poses new challenges for veterans still trying to get grounded in civilian life.
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Age 75, older now eligible for vaccine as it becomes available
Shelby County Health Department officials say they are vaccinating funeral and mortuary employees as well as people 75 and older when there is availability. Meanwhile, officials reported 1,020 new coronavirus cases from 5,933 test results, yielding a 17.2% positivity rate.
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December 2020
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Shelby County reports 1,395 cases of coronavirus over weekend
Shelby County reported 1,395 cases between Saturday and Sunday. The report included data from two days as data reporting was delayed due to the Christmas Day explosion in Nashville.
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Shelby County daily COVID-19 case average up 62% over previous period
From Dec. 11 to Friday, Dec. 25, the Health Department reported an average of 765 cases a day and 6,510 test results a day with a 11.8% positivity rate. Eight of the 10 highest daily increases of new cases occurred in this period.
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Community helps hospitals spread Christmas cheer to patients
Hospitals are spreading Christmas cheer to patients. The community has pitched in to make sure they can reach many of their patients.
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Pandemic poses challenges for Memphis area nonprofits
While area nonprofits have felt the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic, Memphis has lived up to its reputation as a “giving” city and help also has come from national funding sources.
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Army replaces Tennessee in AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Army replaces Tennessee after the Volunteers opted out of the bowl game because of positive coronavirus tests within the program.
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FedEx navigates COVID, peak volumes
Peak preparation expenses cost more and took longer to get set due to more restrictions and safety considerations surrounding COVID-19, FedEx Ground’s president and CEO said.
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Collierville basketball event still on; governor’s office, TSSAA working on guidelines
Event has set limitations; TSSAA expected to announce attendance rules soon.
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Shelby County reports 28% positivity rate with 510 new cases
Shelby County Health Department reported 510 new cases and an additional six deaths in Sunday’s daily coronavirus report.
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Tigers, Grizzlies to play without fans in FedExForum until further notice
The Grizzlies and Tigers will play home basketball games without fans until further notice. This decision comes under the direction of public health officials.
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E-commerce, international rebound fuel ‘strong’ FedEx growth
Memphis-based FedEx Corp. reported strong second quarter earnings on Thursday, Dec. 17, but withheld guidance for the full year.
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Hospital capacity, coronavirus surge affecting suburban fire departments
The recent surge associated with the COVID-19 pandemic trickles down to local fire departments in Bartlett, Collierville and Germantown and their response.
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Memphis airport rolls out COVID-19 testing program
Memphis International Airport employees are being tested for COVID-19 each day they work at the airport, as part of an assurance testing program that the airport hopes to expand.
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Coronavirus: Area hospitals near ICU capacity, nearly 900 new cases reported
Tuesday’s case numbers yielded a 10.6% positivity rate.
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FedEx flying high into latest earnings report
FedEx and UPS could gain $100 million to $300 million in new revenue from COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the U.S., a Bank of America research report says. Related article: COVID-19 vaccine moves through Memphis hub
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Lopsided teacher/student ratio fuels differing decisions
Parents have made decisions about their children’s education for the new year, but a lot of the logistics are still up in the air. Related article: Tennessee school districts share staffing concerns
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Parking-lot prayers: Brothers’ love transcends a COVID death
They were about as close as brothers can be, having been forced to share a bed or bedroom through childhood. COVID-19 took the life of Donnell Cobbins on Friday, Dec. 11. And Darrell Cobbins now knows the meaning of a stranger’s message to both of them when they were teenagers.
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SCS ditches return to in-school learning in January
Officials say SCS won’t resume in-person learning until February as coronavirus cases continue to rise.
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Holiday season is about finding light in COVID-19 darkness, faith leaders say
Faith leaders say this holiday season is less about the quest for a perfect Christmas or the best Hanukkah ever, and more about connecting with people as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact, and take, lives.
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Shelby County reports highest daily increase of COVID-19 cases
The 930 coronavirus cases came from 8,187 test results, yielding a 11.4% positivity rate. Five new COVID-related deaths were also reported, bringing the total to 731.
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Shelby County averaging 500 COVID-19 cases over past 2 weeks
From Nov. 28 to Saturday, Dec. 12, the Health Department reported an average of 501 coronavirus cases and 4,493 test results a day with a 11.2% positivity rate.
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