Kroger did not provide list of stores with vaccine.

LeMoyne-Owen College is helping the Shelby County Health Department better plan and execute coronavirus care.

Shelby County Schools teachers received vaccines beginning Wednesday, just days before their students return to classrooms March 1. 

AutoZone will pay its workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services visitation guidance provides reasonable ways to safely facilitate in-person visits.

Health Department working with state to shore up processes and perhaps regain control of vaccine.

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The Shelby County Health Department reported 141 new coronavirus cases Wednesday.

The city is investigating using a large call center at the University of Memphis for phone appointments.

More than 2,400 doses wasted in seven separate incidents, state Department of Health says.

The Shelby County Health Department reported 110 new coronavirus cases and zero new coronavirus-related deaths on Tuesday.

Hutchison’s students and families wanted to be back in class despite the pandemic; the school had to ensure it was possible to do it safely. 

South African strain has shown to be more resistant to vaccines than other known variants.

Just before schools are set to open next week, more than 6,000 Shelby County Schools employees will receive their first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. 

The Governor’s Unified Command Group is looking into how more than 1,315 doses of coronavirus vaccine were wasted in Shelby County. State Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey will address the issue on Tuesday.

Offerings include two pop-up locations at local churches. Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 24, teachers, child care providers and people 65 and older are eligible to be vaccinated and may sign up for appointments.

Cases rose over the weekend from low of 42 on Friday.

Whitehaven’s vaccination site saw an overwhelming response over the weekend. 

Faced with the monumental challenge of trying to vaccinate hundreds of thousands of people against COVID-19, city and county officials haven’t been shy about consulting with business executives for tips on how to improve their operating efficiency.

SCS is requiring all in-school personnel to report to their school buildings, health concerns notwithstanding.

There have been 104,364 vaccines administered in Shelby County, with 74,619 people receiving at least a first dose, and the remaining 29,745 doses given to people who are now fully vaccinated after receiving a second dose. 

Those eligible for phase 1b will be able to make appointments starting Wednesday, Feb. 24. That includes teachers, residents above age 65 and childcare workers. 

The Shelby County Health Department is making appointments available for second doses of the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines starting Monday, Feb. 22.

Overall, a total of 103,633 total doses were administered in Shelby County. At least 74,396 people in Shelby County received one vaccine dose; 29,237 people have received both COVID-19 vaccine doses, according to Health Department data.

As of Friday, Tennessee’s reported coronavirus total is 762,673 cases, including 11,064 deaths, 973 current hospitalizations and 734,152 inactive cases (recoveries).

All vaccination locations are closed Saturday, Feb. 20, and Sunday, Feb. 21, with the exception of the Southwest Tennessee Community College Whitehaven site.