The Shelby County Health Department reported fewer than 50 new coronavirus cases Friday, but reported five new related deaths.

State officials will reveal details of the new plan Monday, and the city waits to hear the state plan. 

The CDC said 6 feet should still be maintained in common areas, such as school lobbies, and when masks can’t be worn, such as when eating.

The United States and some European countries are exploring the concept of “vaccine passports,” which would allow passengers to travel more easily if they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. However, those types of passports face a variety of logistical and ethical issues.

New appointments will be posted online Friday. People can also schedule an appointment by calling 901-222-7468 (SHOT).

Updated with: Area hospital capacity data.

Health officer stands up for Shelby County Health Department, says it was blamed for things it did not do.

Watch the Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force Briefing live now.

A state spokesman says Tennessee’s plan emphasizes equity over speed, intentionally focusing on more vulnerable populations first. But only about 20% of West Tennessee’s vaccine appointments are booked each day. 

Face mask directive is effective today; health directive changes begin Saturday.

The Shelby County Health Department reported 97 new coronavirus cases and zero new coronavirus-related deaths on Wednesday, March 17. 

Like any good Irishman, Martin Nilan wanted one last celebration and the chance to marry his childhood sweetheart. As the pandemic began to grip the world, his children gathered in Ireland to make it happen.

If you lost your appointment due to weather on Wednesday, the city will reschedule through email for this week or next. 

In the new mask directive, people who are not able to medically tolerate a face mask will no longer need medical documentation. 

The Shelby County Health Department reported 84 new coronavirus cases and zero new coronavirus-related deaths on Tuesday.

Zero deaths were reported Tuesday.

From the use of fetal cell lines to concerns about equal access and equitable distribution, the COVID-19 vaccines have raised, and sometimes left unanswered, bioethical questions. 

The first concert at the 10,000-seat Landers Center is slated March 26 featuring country music artist Parker McCollum.

Vaccinations in Mississippi are currently available for those age 50 or over, staff at K-12 schools, first responders, health care workers and people who are at least 16 with health conditions that might make them more vulnerable to the virus.

State will issue final report in several weeks on the lapses it found at the Shelby County Health Department.

At time this article was published, there were also still slots for Monday’s pop-up pod in Frayser.

The state has given Dr. David Weber 200 doses so far for patients too fragile to leave home.

A total of 212,724 vaccination doses have been administered in Shelby County. At least 147,540 people in Shelby County have received one COVID-19 vaccine dose; 65,184 have received both coronavirus vaccine doses, meaning they are fully vaccinated.

From Feb. 27 through Saturday, Shelby County Health Department reported 82,037 total doses administered, with 55,920 people receiving their first dose and 26,117 more received their second vaccination.

The Shelby County Health Department reported 130 new coronavirus cases and five additional virus-related deaths Saturday, March 13.