There are 509 article(s) tagged Shelby County Health Department:

• March 2021

  • COVID-19 vaccines administered more than double in past 2 weeks

    From Feb. 20 to March 6, the Shelby County Health Department reported 66,592 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered, compared to 28,705 in the preceding period.

    By Omer Yusuf 9 hours ago

  • City’s COVID-19 vaccine process constantly evolving

    City officials hope to vaccinate at least 700,000 people in Shelby County with at least one dose by Aug. 1. A total of 113,793 people have received at least one shot as of Friday, according to the Health Department.

    By Omer Yusuf 15 hours ago

  • Coronavirus: More than 130 new cases, 6 deaths

    At least 116,660 people in Shelby County have received one COVID-19 vaccine dose; 53,565 people have received both coronavirus vaccine doses, meaning they are fully vaccinated. A total of 170,225 doses have been administered in Shelby County.

    By Omer Yusuf 18 hours ago

  • Council Scorecard: An appeal to Nashville, the Health Department’s reckoning and an empty skyscraper

    The Daily Memphian City Council Scorecard tracks three council decisions this week on major issues including what to do with the 100 North Main Building, a state law that would allow police and firefighters to live outside Shelby County and how, or if, to judge the Health Department as the city takes over vaccine distribution.

    By Bill Dries March 04, 2021

  • Shelby County likely through worst of pandemic, health official says

    Shelby County’s likely survived the worst of COVID-19, though there are two caveats that could alter the trajectory, David Sweat, county health department deputy director, said Thursday.

    By Omer Yusuf March 04, 2021

  • Shelby County moving to next vaccination phase March 8

    The Shelby County Health Department announced Wednesday it will move into phase 1c of its coronavirus vaccination plan effective Monday, March 8. 

    By Omer Yusuf March 04, 2021

  • Shelby County, state align on COVID-19 vaccination phases

    The state Department of Health announced its decision to move into phase 1c Tuesday afternoon, and the Shelby County Health Department expanded eligibility to the same group Wednesday morning.

    By Omer Yusuf March 04, 2021

  • Opinion: Let’s fix how we make local decisions during a health crisis

    “It’s time to claw back the power our public health institutions have accumulated this year. That’s the goal of Tennessee House Bill 7,” says guest columnist Daniel Chatham, a Shelby County physician.

    By Daniel Chatham March 02, 2021

  • National search gearing up to find Haushalter replacement

    Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said the county will hire a national search firm to field the applications, which are due by the end of this month.

    By Bill Dries March 01, 2021

  • More than 10% of Shelby County has received at least one COVID vaccine dose

    According to the latest Tennessee Department of Health data, just over 10% of the Shelby County population has received at least one coronavirus shot. That compares to more than 12% of the state population.

    By Elle Perry March 01, 2021

  • Series of miscues led to Haushalter’s rapid fall from grace

    Going forward, vaccinating the citizens of Shelby County against COVID-19 is under the authority of the City of Memphis after the state transferred custody of the vaccine and administration of the process away from county leaders. It took a dizzying array of missteps for this to occur, and Shelby County Commissioner Mick Wright says: “The public deserves to know what happened.”

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    County vaccination timeline

    By Don Wade March 01, 2021

  • Shelby County vaccination timeline: How it unfolded

    From Feb. 1 through last Friday, Feb. 26, the missteps that led to Dr. Alisa Haushalter’s downfall as director of the Shelby County Health Department unfolded day by day. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 01, 2021

• February 2021

  • Amid COVID-19 vaccine issues, process continues

    Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said the city is confident —along with its other partners like local hospitals — it can currently deliver 40,000 inoculations, both first and second doses, each week. That’s more than double the current average of 10,000 to 15,000 doses administered.

    By Omer Yusuf February 27, 2021

  • Haushalter resigns as Health Department head after more vaccine bombshells

    The announcement by County Mayor Lee Harris came three hours after new bombshell revelation from state health officials about the mismanagement of vaccines in Shelby County. It also did little to quell a growing controversy about the leadership of Harris in the controversy.

    By Bill Dries February 26, 2021

  • State outlines theft, waste in Shelby County vaccine program; FBI alerted

    State Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey says lax management is apparent across Shelby County Health Department.

    By Jane Roberts February 26, 2021

  • Carlisle makes first call for firing of Haushalter in vaccine ‘fiasco’

    The council can’t fire Shelby County Health Director Alisa Haushalter, but council member Chase Carlisle will propose the resolution at Tuesday’s council meeting. There could be more calls Friday, when Haushalter and County Mayor Lee Harris speak at a special meeting of the Shelby County Commission.

    By Bill Dries February 26, 2021

  • Let taps run, throw out ice, Health Department says

    Let faucets run one at a time, starting on the highest floor first.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 26, 2021

  • LeMoyne-Owen survey highlights Black health care needs

    LeMoyne-Owen College is helping the Shelby County Health Department better plan and execute coronavirus care.

    By Linda A. Moore February 25, 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

  • Coronavirus: Cases rise over the weekend

    Cases rose over the weekend from low of 42 on Friday.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 22, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Case counts under 100 for fifth day straight

    There have been 104,364 vaccines administered in Shelby County, with 74,619 people receiving at least a first dose, and the remaining 29,745 doses given to people who are now fully vaccinated after receiving a second dose. 

    By Daja E. Henry February 21, 2021

  • Shelby County set for next vaccination phase

    Those eligible for phase 1b will be able to make appointments starting Wednesday, Feb. 24. That includes teachers, residents above age 65 and childcare workers. 

    By Omer Yusuf February 20, 2021

  • Health department to make more 2nd doses of vaccine available

    The Shelby County Health Department is making appointments available for second doses of the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines starting Monday, Feb. 22.

    By Omer Yusuf February 20, 2021

  • Vaccine shots and COVID cases both down in last 2 weeks

    Overall, a total of 103,633 total doses were administered in Shelby County. At least 74,396 people in Shelby County received one vaccine dose; 29,237 people have received both COVID-19 vaccine doses, according to Health Department data.

    By Omer Yusuf February 20, 2021

  • Whitehaven vaccination site open Saturday, Sunday for makeups

    People whose appointments were canceled will receive emails to confirm rescheduled times.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 19, 2021