Former Memphian Arun Gandhi dies
The grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, Arun Gandhi left his imprint all over Memphis, including at Christian Brothers University, where he led the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence for 15 years.
Topic: Dr. Manoj Jain
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May 2023
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January 2022
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Reported new COVID cases drop below 900
The Health Department reported 852 new cases in a month that has seen reported daily increases of more than 3,000.
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Taylor warns of packed hospitals even with less severe effects of Omicron
Shelby County Health Dept. Director Dr. Michelle Taylor told Shelby County commissioners Wednesday, Jan. 5, that state health officials are also watching the strain on hospitals and public health institutions closely.
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What does the rise and fall of recent COVID data mean?
Dr. Michelle Taylor says Monday’s lower count in new reported COVID cases, “does not represent an actual decrease in viral transmission.”
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August 2021
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Breakthrough COVID cases rising, 95% or more mild, doctors say
In Shelby County, about one in five (23%) or 1,185 of the daily cases reported in the last month have been breakthrough cases.
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Opinion: Seat belts and masking
In our infectious disease practice, one COVID death every few days is now common. Yes, these deaths could have been prevented by vaccination, but they could also have been prevented through masking.
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Local ICU capacity expected to be ‘severely stressed,’ ER wait times up
Within days, the Memphis-Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force is expected to announce plans for how the local health care system will handle a number of coronavirus cases expected to surpass last winter’s peak.
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Hospitalizations soar; ICUs could be full by mid-month
Sunday, the situation was dire enough that Regional One Health diverted trauma cases to other emergency rooms.
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July 2021
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COVID hospitalizations rising
People with compromised immune systems should talk to their doctor about a third dose, Dr. Manoj Jain says.
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Fourth of July may mark a turning point in pandemic
Independence Day gatherings and parades mark a return to near-normalcy. But COVID-19 cast a shadow on July 4, as 66 new cases pushed Shelby County over the 100,000 mark. Many are the highly contagious Delta variant.
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No COVID deaths in Shelby County since June 22
Coronavirus case rates are down 30% in the last 14 days.
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June 2021
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Pfizer and Moderna vaccines may provide immunity for years
A Washington University study published Monday, June 28, also showed a heightened immune response for people who had the disease and later were vaccinated.
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May 2021
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Memphians mobilizing to help India fight COVID
Members of the Indian immigrant community send planeload of oxygen concentrators, other aid to help pandemic-plagued nation.
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Will lift in mask mandate impact areas with low vaccine rates?
In some ZIP codes, vaccination rates are less than half the rates in other parts of Shelby County.
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Herd immunity ‘complicated’ but up to 66% of locals have COVID antibodies
“There is a lot of talk about we won’t get herd immunity. It depends on the definition of what you describe.”
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April 2021
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Average age of those hospitalized for COVID falls dramatically
Most people currently hospitalized for coronavirus in Memphis are 30-55 years old and many have no underlying health conditions — a big shift from late March when the average patient’s age was mid-70s.
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Larger festivals edge closer to full arenas
The Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival and Art in the Loop are planning for thousands over the weekend in distanced events.
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Experts sharpen tools as COVID variants become biggest threat
U.K. variant is now the most common in Shelby County. The question is, how sick will it make people in their 20s, 30s and 40s?
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March 2021
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Exclusive: Survey reveals how many are likely to get vaccine, reasons for those who will not
One-fifth of respondents have no plans to get a COVID vaccine; nearly another 20% are on the fence.
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Frequency of local UK variant doubles to 30% in weeks
Cases of COVID-19 fell steadily in January and February. The plateau now is very likely due to the U.K. variant pulling the numbers up again, Dr. Manoj Jain says.
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State opens vaccination to all adults
State officials will reveal details of the new plan Monday, and the city waits to hear the state plan.
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Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
A look at the best images from this week. We met Memphis’ own answer to Dr. Fauci, a local music producer and a real estate prodigy. We also followed Arlington’s girls basketball team through their roller coaster week.
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UK strain of COVID-19 hit U of M athletics in February
The university said the strain stayed within the athletic department and did not bleed into the broader campus or Memphis community.
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UK variant numbers rising in Memphis
Poplar Healthcare identified 15 cases of UK variant in the first run of samples, and the University of Memphis has quarantined students to contain an outbreak there.
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Cohen leads COVID panel through vaccine discussion
Wide-ranging discussion includes safety of vaccines that may have spoiled in the field.
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