State outlines theft, waste in Shelby County vaccine program; FBI alerted
State Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey says lax management is apparent across Shelby County Health Department.
Topic: Shelby County Health Department
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February 2021
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Carlisle makes first call for firing of Haushalter in vaccine ‘fiasco’
The council can’t fire Shelby County Health Director Alisa Haushalter, but council member Chase Carlisle will propose the resolution at Tuesday’s council meeting. There could be more calls Friday, when Haushalter and County Mayor Lee Harris speak at a special meeting of the Shelby County Commission.
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Let taps run, throw out ice, Health Department says
Let faucets run one at a time, starting on the highest floor first.
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LeMoyne-Owen survey highlights Black health care needs
LeMoyne-Owen College is helping the Shelby County Health Department better plan and execute coronavirus care.
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New vaccine appointments available this week
Offerings include two pop-up locations at local churches. Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 24, teachers, child care providers and people 65 and older are eligible to be vaccinated and may sign up for appointments.
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Coronavirus: Cases rise over the weekend
Cases rose over the weekend from low of 42 on Friday.
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Coronavirus: Case counts under 100 for fifth day straight
There have been 104,364 vaccines administered in Shelby County, with 74,619 people receiving at least a first dose, and the remaining 29,745 doses given to people who are now fully vaccinated after receiving a second dose.
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Shelby County set for next vaccination phase
Those eligible for phase 1b will be able to make appointments starting Wednesday, Feb. 24. That includes teachers, residents above age 65 and childcare workers.
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Health department to make more 2nd doses of vaccine available
The Shelby County Health Department is making appointments available for second doses of the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines starting Monday, Feb. 22. -
Vaccine shots and COVID cases both down in last 2 weeks
Overall, a total of 103,633 total doses were administered in Shelby County. At least 74,396 people in Shelby County received one vaccine dose; 29,237 people have received both COVID-19 vaccine doses, according to Health Department data.
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Whitehaven vaccination site open Saturday, Sunday for makeups
People whose appointments were canceled will receive emails to confirm rescheduled times.
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Health Department vaccine sites remain closed, shots rescheduled
Missed shot appointments will be automatically rescheduled.
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New vaccination site to open in Raleigh next week
The Raleigh vaccination site will open next week at Greater Imani Cathedral of Faith.
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Teachers jump at last-minute vaccination offer
After a late-night notification, teachers braved Monday’s weather to receive expiring doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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City will now manage Pipkin; other changes being implemented
The city has been running the Appling location with UTHSC, vaccinating about 1,000 people a day without long lines and running out of vaccine.
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COVID cases under 200, 1 new death reported
The Shelby County Health Department reported 180 new cases and one additional virus-related death Sunday.
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COVID-19 vaccine doses administered down slightly
Overall, a total of 94,664 total doses were administered in Shelby County. At least 69,557 people in Shelby County received one vaccine dose; 25,107 people have received both COVID-19 vaccine doses, according to Health Department data.
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More than 250 new COVID-19 cases, 15 deaths in Shelby County
Since March, the Health Department has reported 86,070 total coronavirus cases and 1,439 deaths, classifying 81,866 cases as inactive/recovered.
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Health department COVID-19 vaccination sites open Saturday
After being closed for two consecutive days due to inclement weather, three Shelby County Health Department COVID-19 vaccination sites reopened Saturday, Feb. 13.
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Opinion: Call in the National Guard — or FedEx: Memphis’ vaccination efforts need a leader
The beleaguered Shelby County Health Department simply cannot effectively manage the monumental effort needed to distribute vaccines. We need someone to take charge and lead. Someone who will get things done, without excuses.
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City Council letter criticizes lack of vaccination sites in Frayser and Raleigh
The letter to pastors and congregations from seven council members points to a racial disparity in the virus and death rates from the virus as well as testing that is now surfacing in vaccination numbers for the county.
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Frustration mounts among Memphians seeking second dose of COVID-19 vaccines
Many Memphians are growing frustrated and the gap between those receiving first and second doses is widening.
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Whitehaven welcomes vaccine site with relief, gratitude
The Shelby County Health Department partnered with Southwest Tennessee Community College to begin administering first doses of the Pfizer vaccine Friday at the school’s Whitehaven center at 1234 Finley Road.
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Coronavirus: 501 new cases and two additional deaths
Since March, Shelby County Health Department has reported 82,428 total coronavirus cases and 1,254 deaths, classifying 77,021 cases as inactive/recovered.
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Coronavirus: 414 new cases in Shelby County, 30 new deaths
Since March, the Health Department has reported 84,123 total coronavirus cases and 1,348 deaths, classifying 79,397 cases as inactive/recovered.
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