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Coronavirus
The Shelby County Health Department is making appointments available for second doses of the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines starting Monday, Feb. 22. -
Coronavirus
Vaccine shots and COVID cases both down in last 2 weeks
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.
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Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Statewide number of hospitalizations down
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).
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Metro
City of Memphis to distribute water Sunday
The City of Memphis announced that they have partnered with the Memphis City Council to distribute bottles of water Sunday, at 10 a.m. at eight locations.
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Public Safety
Second unity walk against gun violence set for Feb. 27
The second Unity Walk Against Gun Violence is set for Feb. 27 in Whitehaven.
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Business
Rhodes moves on-campus students to hotels in Germantown, Collierville
About 700 students are affected. Rhodes President Marjorie Hass says the campus was having water pressure problems and made the move to help students and also answer MLGW’s call to conserve water during the crisis.
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Health Care
After snow, ice, hospitals now boiling water, watching surgery load
Some using bottled water to wash fruit, vegetables in cafeterias and cutting back on surgeries.
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City of Memphis
Street clearing effort moves beyond major thoroughfares
The city’s street plowing operation continues at least through Monday but begins to include less busy streets this weekend. Sun and warmer temperatures will help in the effort. But snow is still the dominant feature of the cityscape.
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City of Memphis
MLGW: No residential water cutoffs planned
But a cutoff to large industrial water customers is a possibility if water pressure problems persist, MLGW President and CEO J.T. Young said Friday. Related article: Street clearing effort moves beyond major thoroughfares
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City of Memphis
Coronavirus: Deaths climb again after downward trend
All vaccination locations are closed Saturday, Feb. 20, and Sunday, Feb. 21, with the exception of the Southwest Tennessee Community College Whitehaven site.
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Coronavirus
1,315 doses had to be tossed in inventory error
Health Department contracts with Regional One Health for pharmacy support to manage vaccine inventory.
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Coronavirus
Whitehaven vaccination site open Saturday, Sunday for makeups
People whose appointments were canceled will receive emails to confirm rescheduled times.
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The Early Word
The Early Word: Snow takes out water, bread, fish but keeps Jeeps moving
This week, we’re all weather people. Plus, your second shot can be tardy, we might not give up our masks, and we’ve survived a year of fear.
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Education
Should SCS invest another $15 million in consultant’s ‘Epiphany'?
SCS board members, teachers raise questions, concerns about cost, value of consultant Donyall Dickey’s new and expanding “Integrated Approach” literacy plan.
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2021 most moving Spirit of Memphis
Jeepers, creepers! Jeep club gets health care workers to job
Band of Jeeps are on the road nearly 24-7, donating time, gas to keep Mid-South health care workers moving in the cold.
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Transportation & Logistics
Grocery stores hit hard by weather-driven sales
Kroger spokesperson says the weather has prevented many vendors from providing certain products for its area stores, such as bread.
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Education
Democratic legislators outline slate of education proposals
Democratic lawmakers proposed a package of legislation Thursday, Feb. 18, that would increase teacher pay and bring more nurses, counselors and social workers into Tennessee schools.
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Shelby County
Worried about second dose? It’s OK, there’s time, experts say
People getting to the six-week mark and worried about getting second dose can have blood drawn to see if antibodies are present, says Dr. Manoj Jain.
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City of Memphis
MLGW issues first ever boil order alert and road crews move to end game through Monday
Low water pressure in Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division’s water grid prompted the utility to issue a rare boil water alert Thursday afternoon.
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Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Area sees case numbers reminiscent of last March
The Shelby County Health Department reported 38 new coronavirus cases Thursday, Feb. 18.
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The Early Word
The Early Word: Snow hits virus, vaccine schedule; restaurants look to relaxed dining
We might be bored (or boarding) at home, but are we cruising toward normalcy?
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Health Care
Isolation, snow punching COVID just when it’s weak
Blunting the transmission curve for 10 solid days could have an extraordinary benefit, says Dr. Stephen Threlkeld.
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Update Health Care
Missed shots slated for same days next week
State Health Department says next week’s supply of vaccine may be delayed due to the winter storms.
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Arts & Culture
Birds can use your help: ‘It takes a lot of energy to fly’
Packed snow and ice seal off major food sources for birds. ‘For these species that winter with us, setting seeds out is a real kindness to help them get through,’ says Julie Markham.
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Spirit of Memphis
Memphians hit the ‘slopes’
And there’s no plane ticket needed to reach this snowy destination.
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