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

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

Mom got her second dose of the Moderna vaccine not long ago. We celebrated by taking her to Disney World. It was a magical experience — made possible by the magic of the vaccine.

Shelby County is one of five counties in the eight-state FEMA Region 4 to have received the federal infusion.

One new coronavirus-related death was reported Wednesday.

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.

There is a community vaccine site scheduled for nearly every day from now through May 7. View them here.

The Shelby County Health Department reported only 55 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, April 6.

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

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

Easter Sunday marked the first time many Memphians dusted off their Sunday best since the pandemic shut down churches last year. 

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

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.

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

Authorities are concentrating their search in ZIP codes with high concentrations of warehousing and manufacturing.

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

The venerable Al Green shows his comedic side while getting his second vaccination shot Thursday at Saint Francis, then woos others to follow suit.

Rev. Keith Norman of Baptist Memorial Health Care and Meritan CEO Melanie Keller talked about the vaccine outreach to the homebound and homeless on “Behind The Headlines.” 

“One of the most important things we can all do is ... encourage our friends, our neighbors and our loved ones to take the vaccine.” 

A federal partnership with FEMA is bringing 21,000 new vaccine doses each week and a football field-sized tent. 

The Shelby County Health Department reported 129 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, April 1.

The Shelby County Health Department reported 129 new coronavirus cases and one additional virus-related death Thursday, April 1.

The COVID-19 task force is targeting certain populations with the single-shot vaccine. 

The Shelby County Health Department reported 90 new coronavirus cases and two new coronavirus-related deaths on Wednesday, March 31.

The White House CVC is a partnership with FEMA, TEMA and the City of Memphis. It will include additional staff for Pipkin.