There are 1333 article(s) tagged coronavirus:

• March 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

  • Coronavirus: 13% of Shelby County gotten at least one vaccine dose

    According to the Tennessee Department of Health, as of Sunday, more than 14% of people in Tennessee have received at least one coronavirus vaccine dose.

    By Elle Perry March 08, 2021

  • Your coronavirus vaccine questions answered

    Our running list of questions and answers has been updated with more locations where people can get vaccinated.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 08, 2021

  • Year 1 of the novel coronavirus pandemic, by the numbers

    A year ago, the novel coronavirus pandemic landed in Shelby County. Here’s a look back at local milestones.

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    12 days that changed Memphis, 12 months later

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 08, 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

  • Coronavirus: More than 130 new cases, 6 deaths

    At least 116,660 people in Shelby County have received one COVID-19 vaccine dose; 53,565 people have received both coronavirus vaccine doses, meaning they are fully vaccinated. A total of 170,225 doses have been administered in Shelby County.

    By Omer Yusuf March 06, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Local numbers climbing again

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 178 new coronavirus cases and six new coronavirus-related deaths on Friday.

    By Allyson Brown March 05, 2021

  • Memphis releases vaccine appointments for week of March 8

    The city released the appointment times for vaccines next week, and one spot has the Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine.

    By Omer Yusuf March 05, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Shelby County set for phase 1c

    According to the latest Shelby County Health Department data, 111,145 people in Shelby County have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose; 47,919 people have received both COVID-19 vaccine doses, meaning they are fully vaccinated.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 04, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Local numbers rise slightly

    Residents who are 16 years old or older with health conditions that put them at risk of serious illness from COVID-19 will be able to sign up for vaccinations on Monday.

    By Allyson Brown March 03, 2021

  • Memphis officials outline streamlining of vaccine distribution

    The City of Memphis continued to transition into administering COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday, trying to streamline the process for those getting the shots.

    By Omer Yusuf March 02, 2021

  • Coronavirus: 42 new cases reported

    Those 42 cases come from just 937 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 4.5%.

    By Allyson Brown March 02, 2021

  • SCS students return to classrooms for first time in a year

    Monday was the first day of in-person classes for Shelby County Schools.

    By Daja E. Henry March 01, 2021

  • More than 10% of Shelby County has received at least one COVID vaccine dose

    According to the latest Tennessee Department of Health data, just over 10% of the Shelby County population has received at least one coronavirus shot. That compares to more than 12% of the state population.

    By Elle Perry March 01, 2021

  • Series of miscues led to Haushalter’s rapid fall from grace

    Going forward, vaccinating the citizens of Shelby County against COVID-19 is under the authority of the City of Memphis after the state transferred custody of the vaccine and administration of the process away from county leaders. It took a dizzying array of missteps for this to occur, and Shelby County Commissioner Mick Wright says: “The public deserves to know what happened.”

    Related story:
    County vaccination timeline

    By Don Wade March 01, 2021

• February 2021

  • Coronavirus: 136 cases, no new deaths

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 136 new cases and no additional deaths on Sunday, Feb. 28.

    By Daja E. Henry February 28, 2021

  • Coronavirus: New cases still below 200, but hospitalizations climb statewide

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 192 new coronavirus cases and 12 new coronavirus-related deaths on Saturday.

    By Allyson Brown February 27, 2021

  • Coronavirus: New cases around 200

    The day’s positivity rate for Shelby County is 5.5%. The total number of coronavirus-related deaths is 1,484.

    By Allyson Brown February 26, 2021

  • Coronavirus: New cases climb back above 200

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 220 new coronavirus cases and 19 new coronavirus-related deaths on Wednesday.

    By Allyson Brown February 25, 2021

  • LeMoyne-Owen survey highlights Black health care needs

    LeMoyne-Owen College is helping the Shelby County Health Department better plan and execute coronavirus care.

    By Linda A. Moore February 25, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Cases slightly up but 7-day average remains under 100

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 141 new coronavirus cases Wednesday.

    By Allyson Brown February 24, 2021

  • In-school teaching could be a non-starter for some SCS teachers

    SCS is requiring all in-school personnel to report to their school buildings, health concerns notwithstanding.

    By Linda A. Moore February 23, 2021

  • Coronavirus: 0 deaths reported in last 24 hours

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 110 new coronavirus cases and zero new coronavirus-related deaths on Tuesday.

    By Allyson Brown February 23, 2021

  • Whitehaven vaccination site gives makeup shots over the weekend

    Whitehaven’s vaccination site saw an overwhelming response over the weekend. 

    By Allyson Brown February 22, 2021