There are 13 article(s) tagged Manoj Jain:

• June 2021

  • Four more Delta cases confirmed as unvaccinated remain vulnerable

    In low-vaccination ZIP codes or counties, the Delta variant is expected to produce substantial local outbreaks.

    By Jane Roberts June 23, 2021

• April 2021

  • Leftover blood tests lead to COVID revelation

    A U of M researcher combing through hundreds of local samples has found almost double the coronavirus antibodies expected. 

    By Jane Roberts April 20, 2021

  • New P.1 case tied to travel; authorities hunting source in another

    Authorities are concentrating their search in ZIP codes with high concentrations of warehousing and manufacturing.

    By Jane Roberts April 02, 2021

• March 2021

  • With nearly 30% wary of vaccine, believers may turn to ‘viral advertising’

    The idea that the vaccine was rushed to the finish line is the largest factor in potentially keeping people away except for the 42.3% under 35 who said they trust no vaccine.

    By Jane Roberts March 30, 2021

  • Highly contagious, resistant P.1 variant presents new challenges

    The P.1 variant, a mutation of the Brazilian strain, can infect people who have already had COVID-19; the vaccine is thought to be less effective against it.

    By Jane Roberts March 30, 2021

• February 2021

  • With UK strain likely, Super Bowl becomes new test of diligence

    While no other lab has confirmed the case yet, local experts say the cluster of people around the suspected case could quickly move it to community transmission. 

    By Jane Roberts February 04, 2021

• January 2021

  • Calkins: For the past two weeks, I’ve had COVID. Here is what I learned.

    I was stunned when I tested positive for COVID. In the course of recovering, I learned a few things. 

    By Geoff Calkins January 26, 2021

• December 2020

  • Study: Local COVID deaths could more than double in 60 days

    For perspective, the death toll for first nine months of the pandemic is 821 as of Tuesday, Dec. 22.

    By Jane Roberts December 22, 2020

• November 2020

  • Calkins: When will we fill the Liberty Bowl and FedExForum again?

    It was a year ago this week that Memphians crammed on to Beale Street for “College GameDay.” When can something like that happen again? I talked to the experts. You may not like what they said. 

    By Geoff Calkins November 04, 2020

• July 2020

  • How local health experts deal with COVID-19 in daily lives

    Do the experts wear masks? Eat out? Sanitize their mail and groceries? Let their kids join protests or send them to school? We asked.

    By David Waters July 19, 2020

• June 2020

  • City Council concerned about rise in COVID cases, could call early vote on mask requirement

    Council members expressed alarm at the rise in the daily COVID-19 case count locally and are prepared to call a special meeting Friday to enact a mask requirement in public places within Memphis. 

    By Bill Dries June 09, 2020

• April 2020

  • Phase 2 of local pandemic: moving from stabilization to containment

    The infectious diseases expert advising the local COVID-19 task force says on "Behind The Headlines" that a ramp up in testing should extend to more work between public health agencies and private health care corporations on contact tracing.

    By Bill Dries April 24, 2020

• February 2020

  • Here’s what would happen if COVID-19 entered a city

    While for many, COVID-19 infection would be mild or moderate, no different than the common cold, the greatest impact will be felt by the elderly.

    By Manoj Jain February 25, 2020