CDC recommends new mask guidelines, even for those vaccinated
The change reflects research that shows the vaccinated can transmit the COVID-19 virus to others.
Topic: Dr. Stephen Threlkeld
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July 2021
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COVID transmission rate soars to highest since April 2020
The positivity rate has tripled since July 1, to 8.9%. The majority of cases are the Delta variant, which is 50% to 60% more contagious than the B.1.1.7 strain that was dominant here from mid-March 2021 to early July.
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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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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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Vaccinated against COVID but still sick
Who is most at risk and how many local residents have reportedly been infected despite getting a vaccine.
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May 2021
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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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Vaccinations for ages 12-15 possible by midweek
FDA advisory committee is scheduled to meet Wednesday, May 12.
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St. Jude unlocks gold mine of virus data
As St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital tested every front-line worker, every week, it put together a testing regime big enough to test and analyze hundreds of employee samples a day — providing a gold mine for immunology research.
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Opinion: Not vaccinated? There are plenty of shady trees at Elmwood
While ignorance has always been preventable and COVID-19 is now preventable, nothing can prevent stupid in 100% of us. Not getting a vaccine is all about you, a selfish and self-indulgent exercise.
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April 2021
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Shelby holds out on ending mask mandate as other metros fall in line
Sullivan, Knox, Hamilton and Madison counties lift mask mandates; Davidson is waiting.
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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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March 2021
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The Memphis 10: No more passes for the General Lee, and shots all around
The iconography atop the General Lee is the battle flag of a slavery republic. Violence in the name of white supremacy is its inherent, explicit meaning.
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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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January 2021
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Antibody infusion shows 80% effectiveness in nursing home patients
The emergency-use therapy is available for people who test positive and who could become severely ill due to age or underlying conditions.
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Equity already issue in who’s getting vaccine; so is missing data on race
Early results on who has received vaccine so far in Shelby County and Tennessee show some disparities, with a large percentage of recipients statewide being of “unknown” race, which is a problem, experts say.
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Local scientists, labs rushing to sequence UK variant
Variant doesn’t appear to be more virulent but could ramp reproduction rate here from 1.07 to 1.57 and dramatically increase deaths.
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Vaccine and virus offer high hopes and worst fears at same time
Dr. Stephen Threlkeld, one of the city’s leading experts on the COVID-19 virus, says state and local officials need to figure out a vaccine pipeline that can keep the vaccine coming while not forgetting about the importance of testing.
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December 2020
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Haushalter: Citizens in non-priority groups can expect vaccine March to June
COVID-19 immunizations will rollout this month under a revised state plan that defines the priority orders for Tennessee residents.
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CDC shortens quarantine guidelines from 14 to 7 days
People who potentially have been exposed but have no symptoms can return to normal life after 7 days, provided they have a negative test.
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November 2020
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Restaurateurs seek data and dialogue from Health Department
The Memphis Restaurant Association wants to know why the Health Department rules continue to change for restaurants, and calls for better communication from health officials.
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Baptist one of the first to join trial of drug to prevent COVID complications
The trial of Quellor, a drug to tame inflammatory response in COVID-19, is for people already sick and with underlying conditions.
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Vacation was ruined, but local man was first in line for new antibody treatment
Drug gives a super supply of antibodies, more than the body can make on its own. “I think it’s well worth the small amount of risk it takes,” says Andy Shepherd.
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How we fare with peer cities on COVID-19
As the numbers tick up, Memphis and four other municipalities see similar trajectories.
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October 2020
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Suburbs fueling local surge; task force pushes for statewide mask mandate
Data shows transmission happening in suburbs where athletic events are frequent and masks are fewer.
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Without a COVID vaccine, plans to distribute are tough to make
By Nov. 1, each state is to have identified sites where mass immunization clinics will be held. But plans are hard to make when vaccine requirements aren’t known.
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