There are 1199 article(s) tagged coronavirus:

• April 2021

  • Coronavirus: 145 new cases, 3 additional deaths

    A total of 291,556 people have been vaccinated in Shelby County. Of those, 110,942 are partially vaccinated and 180,614 are fully vaccinated. 

    By Daja E. Henry 22 hours ago

  • A fourth COVID surge would affect the young, workforce

    Current disease modeling of the U.K. variant, 50% more contagious than the original Wuhan strain of coronavirus, shows Shelby County cases could rise to 300 to 400 a day. This can pose a problem for employers already struggling to fill positions. 

    By Jane Roberts April 18, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Another day with fewer than 200 cases reported

    A total of 289,761 people are vaccinated in Shelby County. The number of people partially vaccinated is 112,088, while 177,673 people are fully vaccinated.

    By Omer Yusuf April 17, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Fewer than 200 new cases reported

    The 183 cases come from 3,457 cases, giving the day a positivity rate of 5.3%.

    By Elle Perry April 16, 2021

  • In a week, we’ll know if COVID case rise is a blip or fourth surge

    If the numbers do not decline, another health directive could be out in two weeks instead of a month, and it likely will not include the ease in masking restrictions Dr. Bruce Randolph alluded to on Tuesday, April 13.

    By Jane Roberts April 16, 2021

  • Coronavirus: New cases hit two-month high

    The new cases yielded an 8.1% positivity rate.

    By Omer Yusuf April 15, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Another day of fewer than 150 new cases

    The 148 cases come from 1,609 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 9.2%.

    By Elle Perry April 14, 2021

  • U.S. recommends ‘pause’ for J&J vaccine; Memphis to offer Pfizer in its place

    The CDC and FDA are investigating clots in six women in the days after receiving the J & J vaccine, in combination with reduced platelet counts. More than 6.8 million J & J doses have been administered in the U.S.

    By The Associated Press, Jane Roberts April 13, 2021

  • Coronavirus: New cases under 150 again

    The 111 new cases come from 971 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 11.43%.

    By Elle Perry April 13, 2021

  • No appointment needed 2-7 p.m. at Pipkin

    Any person age 16 and over is eligible to receive the vaccine.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 12, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Nearly 200 new cases reported

    The number of new cases reported Monday was the highest number since February 26.

    By Elle Perry April 12, 2021

  • Coronavirus: 4th straight day of more than 150 new cases

    The Shelby County Department of Health reported 155 new coronavirus cases and no additional virus-related deaths on Sunday, April 11. 

    By Daja E. Henry April 11, 2021

  • Coronavirus: More than 150 new cases for 3rd straight day

    For the third consecutive day, the Shelby County Health Department reported more than 150 new COVID-19 cases.

    By Omer Yusuf April 10, 2021

  • Coronavirus: More than 160 cases reported, 9 deaths

    For the second consecutive day, the Shelby County Health Department reported at least 150 new COVID-19 cases.

    By Omer Yusuf April 09, 2021

  • Pipkin has no-appointment evenings, other vaccine incentives

    City also giving MATA riders free rides to Pipkin and making blocks of slots available to groups, including businesses.

    By Bill Dries, Jane Roberts April 08, 2021

  • Coronavirus: More than 150 new cases reported

    After three days of new coronavirus cases under 100, the numbers were up a bit on Thursday, April 8. 

    By Elle Perry April 08, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Second day in a row of fewer than 60 new cases

    One new coronavirus-related death was reported Wednesday.

    By Elle Perry April 07, 2021

  • U.K. variant transitioning to dominant COVID-19 strain

    With ample vaccine, the push is on to get people in line to stem the tide of the rapidly growing U.K. strain, which now accounts for 30%-50% of COVID cases in Shelby County.

    By Jane Roberts April 06, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Case rate drops by about half from 7-day average

    The 55 new cases come from less than 900 tests; the day’s positivity rate is 6.4%.

    By Elle Perry April 06, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Another day of new cases under 100

    The 76 new cases come from 1,180 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 6.4%.

    By Elle Perry April 05, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Four new deaths reported

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 89 new coronavirus cases and four additional virus-related deaths Saturday, April 3.

    By Omer Yusuf April 04, 2021

  • Coronavirus: 103 new cases, no additional deaths

    Shelby County Health Department reported 103 new coronavirus cases and no additional virus-related deaths Sunday. 

    By Daja E. Henry April 04, 2021

  • Shelby County is 33% toward its vaccination goal

    Vaccinating 700,000 people — about 70% of the population —would be sufficient for the county to reach herd immunity, according to local public health experts.

    By Omer Yusuf April 03, 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

  • Coronavirus: Highest number of new cases in nearly a month

    The 175 new cases come from 3,235 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 5.4%.

    By Elle Perry April 02, 2021