There are 14 article(s) tagged coronavirus outbreak:

• August 2020

  • Bartlett outbreak results in 33 infected seniors

    The health of 33 assisted living residents is being monitored after a COVID-19 outbreak in Bartlett. In Shelby County as a whole, there have been five new coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours.

    By Jared Boyd, Jane Roberts August 03, 2020

• April 2020

  • From beginning to end, Memphis’ testing process has challenges

    The lightning speed at which the novel coronavirus moves and attacks has made testing, tracing, and targeting its path even more difficult and vital.

    By David Waters April 13, 2020

• March 2020

  • Coronavirus daily blog, March 9: Baptist patient improving

    Editor's note: Due to the serious public health implications associated with COVID-19, The Daily Memphian is making our coronavirus coverage accessible to all readers — no subscription needed.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 20, 2020

  • Cleaning services see increased requests as COVID-19 concerns rise

    As coronavirus cases continue to rise in the area and statewide, cleaning services are seeing a larger number of requests for thorough treatment of commercial and residential spaces.

    By Abigail Warren March 19, 2020

  • Broad Avenue’s water tower apartments head to changed EDGE

    Developers seek tax incentives for 350 apartment units under Broad Avenue's signature water tower.

    By Tom Bailey March 17, 2020

  • Criminal court cases suspended over COVID-19 are reset

     Criminal Court reset court cases that were canceled because of COVID-19. 

    By Yolanda Jones March 16, 2020

  • State Supreme Court suspends in-person court proceedings

    Coronavirus suspends most court activity, affects prison visitation.

    By Yolanda Jones March 13, 2020

• February 2020

  • Local prep for coronavirus thorough, ongoing

    Shelby County Health Department chief cites quick containment of measles outbreak several years ago as an example of how local health care partners work together for the public's welfare. 

    By Jane Roberts February 27, 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

  • Epidemiologist: Why I fear the coronavirus COVID-19

    COVID-19 is both highly infectious and mildly to moderately lethal, similar to the 1918 influenza pandemic that infected nearly a quarter of the world population.

    By Manoj Jain February 19, 2020

  • FedEx, UPS cope with coronavirus disruptions

    FedEx is coping with the coronavirus outbreak by taking steps to protect pilots and other workers serving China, while continuing regularly scheduled flights to and from the Chinese mainland.

    By Wayne Risher February 06, 2020

  • FedEx taking steps to aid coronavirus relief, protect workers

    The Memphis-based company has regular flights between the Bluff City and China as well as 9,500 employees in the country.

    By Wayne Risher, Jane Roberts February 04, 2020