Taylor: Health Dept. ‘actively working’ with local monkeypox patients
Shelby County Health Department director Dr. Michelle Taylor kicked off Monday’s Shelby County Commission meeting with local updates on both COVID-19 and monkeypox.
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August 2022
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EPA is monitoring possible cancer-causing emissions in Southwest Memphis
A recent assessment of a local commercial sterilization facility shows elevated risk of long-term exposure to ethylene oxide, a chemical that is carcinogenic to humans through inhalation.
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July 2022
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Shelby County reports first case of monkeypox
Shelby County reported its first confirmed case of monkeypox on Monday, July 25, marking the 18th reported case in Tennessee.
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‘This can’t go on': Shelby County air pollution program faces serious issues
Shelby County’s local air pollution control program has less than a year to remedy current problems or the state could step in.
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COVID vaccination rate low among Shelby County’s youngest children
So far, 354 children in the 6-months to 5-years age group have been vaccinated for COVID-19 in Shelby County — a figure that includes vaccinations from both public and private healthcare practitioners.
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June 2022
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County weighs bonuses along with pay raise — again
The June 28 Shelby County Commission session saw an attempt to bring back to life bonuses some elected countywide officials proposed three weeks ago.
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May 2022
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County Commission again delays filling state House seat
The delay comes as the commission as well as the city council have had trouble with attendance this month as the school year ends and family vacations begin.
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COVID case rates rising again, health director says
The seven-day rolling average is now more than five times higher than what it was three weeks ago, Dr. Michelle Taylor told the Shelby County Commission.
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April 2022
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Memphis pop-up clinics to help children get up to date on immunizations
During the pandemic, many parents fell behind on their children’s regular childhood immunizations. A series of free clinics will help get Memphis kids up to date on their vaccinations.
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Shelby County sees uptick in COVID cases
The increase in cases aligns with national data, which shows new cases trending upward in many parts of the country as precautions like social distancing and mask wearing are loosened.
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Second COVID-19 boosters available to anyone ages 50 and over
Shelby County Health Department says second COVID booster doses of either Pfizer or Moderna are available to anyone ages 50 and over, regardless of their health conditions.
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March 2022
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Health officials hold final COVID briefing
Dr. Michelle Taylor, Shelby County Health Department director, said the decision to end the regularly scheduled meetings is a result of improvement over the last few weeks.
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February 2022
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Health Dept. launches site to report at-home COVID test results
The local task force revealed a new testing results portal at its second-to-last COVID briefing as well as a vaccination event in partnership with the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Former head of COVID immunizations sues county
Judy Martin’s departure from the Shelby County Health Department was called a “retirement” at the time. Her lawsuit says she was forced to retire or be fired over problems in the vaccine distribution handled by the county.
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Officials to cut back on COVID briefings
Health officials announced on Thursday, Feb. 10, that the now-weekly briefings will first scale back to biweekly, before ceasing altogether.
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Watch the COVID-19 Task Force Briefing
The latest COVID-19 Task Force briefing begins at noon, Thursday, Feb.10.
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Health Department facilities, clinics closed
Shelby County Health Department facilities are closed today due to inclement weather.
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Health Officials adjust local COVID data
The Shelby County Health Department has added an additional number of cases to the total COVID-19 case count.
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January 2022
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Officials to pause issuance of health orders
“We will continue to promote and protect the health of Shelby County citizens and residents,” Dr. Taylor said.
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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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AEL opens new COVID testing site
No appointment is needed.
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Whitehaven COVID vaccination site to reopen Friday
It will offer first, second and third Pfizer doses to people age 12 and older.
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Officials: COVID-positive hospitalizations have plateaued
On Jan. 12, the Shelby County Health Department reported 770 hospitalizations: 134 in the ICU and 636 in acute care.
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Watch the COVID-19 Task Force Briefing
The latest COVID-19 Task Force briefing begins at noon, Thursday, Jan. 20.
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County commissioners to consider $1.4M for COVID testing kits
Shelby County commissioners meet in special session Wednesday, Jan. 19, to approve $1.4 million in funding to buy 15,000 COVID self-test kits at a unit price that comes to 180,000 tests.
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