There are 16 article(s) tagged COVID-19 vaccination:

• October 2021

  • CDC expands booster rollout, approves mixing shots

    The City of Memphis is waiting to hear from the state when it may begin administering the doses at Pipkin and other mass sites here.

    By The Associated Press,  The Daily Memphian Staff October 22, 2021

• September 2021

  • Grizzlies poll season ticket holders as decision on vaccine requirements looms

    Will the Grizzlies soon follow the lead of other NBA venues and require proof of vaccination or a negative test to attend games?

    By Drew Hill September 23, 2021

• August 2021

  • Different reasons drive decision to be vaccinated at pop-up event

    About 25 people were vaccinated at the event Thursday. In recent months, the City of Memphis has hosted various community pop-up in ZIP codes with lower vaccination rates to increase uptake as part of a more door-to-door approach.

    By Omer Yusuf August 13, 2021

  • Germantown vaccine requirement legal, city says

    A recently passed state law is raising questions about Germantown’s recent vaccination requirement. However, the city believes the employment policy is not prohibited by state law.

    By Abigail Warren August 04, 2021

• July 2021

  • It’s a matter of sooner, later or never for unvaccinated

    The COVID-19 vaccine is readily available, but many people are still deciding against vaccination – at least for now. The moment of urgency has passed and instead has been replaced by a relaxed attitude, even as the Delta variant spreads and puts unvaccinated people at risk for severe illness and even death. 

    By Don Wade July 19, 2021

• May 2021

  • With vaccine uptake waning, approach changes to get more people vaccinated

    Shelby County is about 51% toward its goal of vaccinating 700,000 people, according to the county Health Department. As of Thursday, 355,102 total people are vaccinated with 270,297 of them fully vaccinated.

    By Omer Yusuf May 27, 2021

  • As area hits midway COVID vaccination goal, 5 ZIP codes lag

    Vaccination rates in Shelby’s ZIP codes range from 21% to 62%.

    By Jane Roberts May 20, 2021

• March 2021

  • Shelby County returns to SignUpGenius

    Due to glitches with the state’s VRAS vaccine signup program, Shelby County has reverted to SignUpGenius to schedule appointments, Mayor Jim Strickland announced. 

    By Omer Yusuf March 14, 2021

  • Doctor’s offices, new appt. system to help speed local vaccination efforts

    “There are more than 100 qualified providers who can do vaccinations across Shelby County,” said City of Memphis COO Doug McGowen. “We made an allocation to 50 providers yesterday. Next week, 14,000 (doses) will go to those 50 providers.”

    By Jane Roberts March 12, 2021

  • County Commission sorts out future of county vaccination efforts

    The regular Monday session of the commission will be followed by a special Friday meeting with Tennessee Health commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey on problems that led the state to shift control of COVID vaccine distribution from the county to the city of Memphis.

    By Bill Dries March 08, 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

• February 2021

  • 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.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 22, 2021

  • New vaccination site to open in Raleigh next week

    The Raleigh vaccination site will open next week at Greater Imani Cathedral of Faith.

    By Jane Roberts, Omer Yusuf February 16, 2021

  • The ‘buck stops’ at Shelby Co. Health Department

    As the public continues to voice its frustration with the local COVID-19 vaccine process, Shelby County Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter says she understands the frustration and that the ‘buck stops’ with the Health Department. Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris declined to comment.

    By Don Wade February 09, 2021

  • Few people at Pipkin as site closed to those seeking first dose

    Traffic at the Pipkin Building for COVID-19 vaccines was at a trickle Tuesday because the site was only available for the few ready for a second dose. 

    By Daja E. Henry February 03, 2021

  • Kinks remain at Pipkin but road getting smoother

    Issues still vexing at Pipkin, but the road to vaccine has been so long, few giving up.

    Related story: Third day goes smoothly at Appling vaccination site

    By Jane Roberts February 01, 2021