How precautions and protocols have changed during the pandemic
Messaging about COVID-19 precautions still isn’t keeping pace with evolving information about the virus, including that it readily spreads via smaller airborne particles.
LeMoyne-Owen reopens for first time since pandemic began
LeMoyne-Owen welcomed back students — prospective or current — for the first since the campus closed last March at the COVID-19 pandemic’s beginning; a moment that brought joy and excitement to staff and faculty at Memphis’ only HBCU.
Delta variant expected to be dominant by late July
“When we look at modeling based on expected reproductive rate, right now it suggests that by the end of July more than 50% of (coronavirus) disease here could be because of Delta,” said David Sweat, deputy director of the Shelby County Health Department.
Lawmakers look to dissolve state Health Dept. over teen vaccines
Republican state lawmakers floated the idea of “dissolving and reconstituting” the Tennessee Department of Health Wednesday, June 16, because of vaccine messaging they said amounted to “coercion.”
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Coronavirus
Watch the June 17 Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force Briefing
There was an average of 46 new coronavirus cases reported each day between June 10-16, according to the Shelby County Health Department.
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Metro
Shelby County averaging about 50 new coronavirus cases daily
The Shelby County Health Department also reported an average of 1,410 vaccinations per day over the past seven days.
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Business
10 cases of Delta variant confirmed here; more expected
14 other probable cases awaiting testing or results.
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Business
Vaccinated against COVID but still sick
Who is most at risk and how many local residents have reportedly been infected despite getting a vaccine.
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City of Memphis
Emhoff coming Wednesday to encourage COVID vaccinations
Douglas Emhoff was just in the city last month to push the Biden administration’s infrastructure plan.
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Metro
As COVID-19 pandemic eases, a host of medical challenges remain
Many Americans saw pre-existing health conditions worsen during the pandemic. Medical appointments were delayed or canceled. And vaccination resistance remains.
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Update Metro
Pipkin COVID-19 vaccination site could close at end of July
A public vaccine option will be available after that at the Office of Emergency Management at 2668 Avery Ave.
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Coronavirus
Watch the Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force Briefing
Watch the Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force Briefing live now.
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Business
New health directive eliminates most rules, goes into effect Saturday
New directive leaves most business restrictions up to the judgment of managers.
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Subscribers Only Business
70% in Shelby County immune; once that would have been herd immunity
With the more contagious U.K. variant, a safe point of herd immunity is now 80% or more.
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Business
Whitehaven, Germantown COVID vaccination sites to close at end of month
City of Memphis COO Doug McGowen said the city and county are going door-to-door to increase vaccine uptake in Shelby County.
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Coronavirus
Watch the June 3 Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force Briefing
The daily average for new coronavirus cases is currently 52, according to the Shelby County Health Department. The seven-day rolling average covers May 27 - June 2.
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Business
Coronavirus: Daily new case average around 50 this week
The Shelby County Health Department reported 50 new cases and no new coronavirus-related deaths on Thursday, June 3.
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Metro
In one form or another, COVID-19 probably here to stay
Vaccination offers the best path to being protected against COVID-19, but even if herd immunity is achieved this novel coronavirus may be with us for decades — and perhaps longer considering its viral descendants.
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City of Memphis
With vaccine uptake waning, approach changes to get more people vaccinated
Shelby County is about 51% toward its goal of vaccinating 700,000 people, according to the county Health Department. As of Thursday, 355,102 total people are vaccinated with 270,297 of them fully vaccinated.
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Coronavirus
Watch the Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force Briefing
Watch the Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force Briefing live now.
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Metro
State needs to up game in vaccine campaign, Harris says
Tennessee is one of the eight lowest performing states for vaccinations; Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris says incentives are necessary.
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Coronavirus
Watch the May 25 Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force Briefing
Watch the Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force Briefing live now.
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Business
CDC watching heart inflammation in vaccinated young adults
CDC’s vaccine safety group did not report the number of cases but did say numbers were more prevalent in boys and young men.
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Metro
Coronavirus: Five new deaths reported
The day’s positivity rate was less than 2%.
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Coronavirus
Coronavirus: 93 new cases, 2 additional deaths
The Shelby County Health Department reported 93 new coronavirus cases and 2 additional deaths Sunday, May 23.
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Coronavirus
Seven COVID-19-related deaths reported Saturday
The Health Department also reported 99 COVID-19 cases. Testing numbers were unavailable Saturday, meaning the daily positivity rate couldn’t be calculated.
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Metro
Coronavirus: Six new deaths reported
The day’s positivity rate is 4.1%.
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Suburbs
Time’s running out for Bartlett vaccination site
As coronavirus shots become available at drugstores and doctor’s offices, the need for the drive-thru serving Bartlett, Lakeland and Arlington has diminished, said Bartlett Mayor Keith McDonald.
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Metro
As area hits midway COVID vaccination goal, 5 ZIP codes lag
Vaccination rates in Shelby’s ZIP codes range from 21% to 62%.
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