There are 13 article(s) tagged omicron variant:

• September 2023

  • The new COVID-19 boosters are coming

    The FDA says it’s confident in the safety and effectiveness of the updated COVID-19 vaccines and that the benefits outweigh their risks.

    By Aisling Mäki September 12, 2023

• January 2022

  • International Paper reports 4th-quarter earnings, full year 2021

    International Paper reported fourth-quarter earnings of $.78 per share. Wall Street analysts expected $.87 per share. 

    By Rob Moore January 28, 2022

  • Watch the COVID-19 Task Force Briefing

    The latest COVID-19 Task Force briefing begins at noon, Thursday, Jan. 27.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 27, 2022

  • Watch the COVID-19 Task Force Briefing

    The latest COVID-19 Task Force briefing begins at noon, Thursday, Jan. 20.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 20, 2022

  • Health Dept. working with state for more rapid COVID-19 tests

    Shelby County Health Department director Dr. Michelle Taylor said that there have been a few reports in Shelby County of fake testing sites.

    By Jasmine McCraven January 13, 2022

  • Watch the COVID-19 Task Force Briefing

    The latest COVID-19 Task Force briefing begins at noon, Thursday, Jan. 13.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 13, 2022

  • Local doctors urge expecting mothers to get vaccinated

    Vaccination rates remain low for pregnant women, especially within Hispanic and African American populations. So medical professionals have launched a campaign to change that.

    By Christin Yates January 10, 2022

  • Watch the COVID-19 Task Force Briefing

    The latest COVID-19 Task Force briefing begins at noon, Thursday, Jan. 6.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 06, 2022

  • Taylor warns of packed hospitals even with less severe effects of Omicron

    Shelby County Health Dept. Director Dr. Michelle Taylor told Shelby County commissioners Wednesday, Jan. 5, that state health officials are also watching the strain on hospitals and public health institutions closely. 

    By Bill Dries January 05, 2022

• December 2021

  • Case drop may show South Africa’s Omicron peak has passed

    South Africa has been at the forefront of the Omicron wave and the world is watching for any signs of how it may play out there to try to understand what may be in store.

    By The Associated Press December 22, 2021

  • The Early Word: Omicron is here, Ja is back and Music Fest has bands

    Omicron is here, Ja is back and Music Fest has bands.

    By Chris Herrington December 21, 2021

  • 31 Omicron variant cases confirmed in Shelby County

    Shelby County Health Department director Dr. Michelle Taylor told Shelby County Commissioners Monday, Dec. 20, that caution is recommended for holiday gatherings.

    By Bill Dries December 20, 2021

  • Conaway: Mad to sad, rage to resignation, warning to worrying

    “There is a vaccine for COVID. There is none for what’s wrong with us.”

    By Dan Conaway December 10, 2021