Grizzlies game versus Minnesota postponed
The Friday, Jan. 15 game between the Grizzlies and Timberwolves has been postponed due to coronavirus complications with Minnesota.
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The Friday, Jan. 15 game between the Grizzlies and Timberwolves has been postponed due to coronavirus complications with Minnesota.
Lakeland officials say they understand the seriousness of the virus, but want better collaboration with the Health Department.
The Tigers have had plenty of practice. They can only hope Sunday’s game against Tulsa actually happens.
The Tigers haven’t played since Dec. 29.
While Shelby County is resuming distribution of its limited supply of COVID-19 vaccine, surrounding Tennessee counties are out.
State representatives from Shelby County want to clarify that authority for school operations lies with local district’s elected leaders.
Shelby County Health Department reported 639 new cases from more than 4,300 tests. Eight deaths were reported, bringing the total to 1,024.
Germantown hosted a seven-hour vision session Saturday in which it discussed the budget, bluebirds and vaccines.
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.
Shelby County reported 978 cases Sunday from 5,904 tests. There were no new fatalities reported Sunday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hospitals are spreading Christmas cheer to patients. The community has pitched in to make sure they can reach many of their patients.
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.
Army replaces Tennessee after the Volunteers opted out of the bowl game because of positive coronavirus tests within the program.
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.
Event has set limitations; TSSAA expected to announce attendance rules soon.
Shelby County Health Department reported 510 new cases and an additional six deaths in Sunday’s daily coronavirus report.
The Grizzlies and Tigers will play home basketball games without fans until further notice. This decision comes under the direction of public health officials.
Memphis-based FedEx Corp. reported strong second quarter earnings on Thursday, Dec. 17, but withheld guidance for the full year.
The recent surge associated with the COVID-19 pandemic trickles down to local fire departments in Bartlett, Collierville and Germantown and their response.
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.
Tuesday’s case numbers yielded a 10.6% positivity rate.