Analysis: What we expect from the Health Department in a pandemic
Shelby County Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter briefs the County Commission in March. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Jennifer Biggs
Jennifer Biggs is a native Memphian and veteran food writer and journalist who covers all things food, dining and spirits related for The Daily Memphian.
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris says the Health Department needs time to compile data being sought. Is that too much to ask? Probably not.
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