This week was to have been a critical point in the grant process, with grant-writing and administration workshops that are required for getting a grant from the City Council.

So far, organizers of the month-long festival say they are sticking with the May schedule but more talks are to come with the city.

We've rounded up answers to questions, such as: Is coronavirus a serious threat or just media hype? What if I think I have COVID-19? Can my pet get the virus? Why are people hoarding toilet paper?

Area senior care facilities are taking added precautions to protect some of the most vulnerable from the coronavirus.

Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland discusses drive-thru testing, Memphis In May and a legal order that might allow him to close businesses that flout CDC guidelines on COVID-19.

The NBA is bracing for a longer shutdown due to the coronavirus, sources telling ESPN resuming play in June might be a best-case scenario. 

Coronavirus has slowed the coaching movement around the country and sent players home for what could be the rest of the semester. 

House and Senate leaders reached an agreement Monday for the Legislature’s schedule, likely entailing an early, temporary adjournment for 60 days out of concern for COVID-19, according to sources.

Tennessee has tested less than 300 people in the past two weeks; 'There aren't enough kits,' local doctor says

Numerous grocers are adjusting their hours and increasing cleaning efforts to protect customers and employees from COVID-19. 

With flu still in the community, not every sniffle and low-grade fever is coronavirus; but isolate yourself to be sure.

Gov. Bill Lee called Monday for all school districts to close as soon possible to stop the spread of coronavirus, drawing a response from the TEA for TNReady testing to be canceled.

• Tunica casinos close temporarily
• Catholic Diocese of Memphis decree cancels Eucharist celebration, excuses people from mass
• U of M may postpone spring graduation 
• Dow experiences worst day since 1987
• Gov. urges all Tennessee schools to close

In trying times, local restaurants are looking to new menus for delivery, discount gift cards and letting diners know they're open – and clean.

Analysts aren't sure yet how much impact coronavirus will have on FedEx third quarter earnings, scheduled for reporting Tuesday, but some believe the company should be prepared for long-term fallout.

The results are in for the first-round matchups of our special, first-ever, how-to-spend-time-whilst-social-distancing bracket. 

• Shelby County Schools closing district office
• Public urged to avoid council meeting
• Some Walmart stores adjust hours
• Libraries, community centers to close
• YMCA branches to remain open
• Germantown Animal Shelter revises policy
• One Kroger store affected

• Germantown cancels programming until end of March
• Bartlett changes municipal services
• Municipal school districts to close through March 27
• First Shelby County coronavirus patient released from hospital
• Weekend looms large for restaurateurs

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• TSSAA addresses COVID-19 concerns
• Impact of flight reductions on Memphis unclear
• Dow enters bear market on Wednesday

CBU faculty member, student under self-quarantine; Le Bonheur updates visitor policy; stocks rebound. 

Editor's note: Due to the serious public health implications associated with COVID-19, The Daily Memphian is making our coronavirus coverage accessible to all readers.

Editor's note: Due to the serious public health implications associated with COVID-19, The Daily Memphian is making our coronavirus coverage accessible to all readers — no subscription needed.