An act of Faith leads to a new vaccine location in Raleigh and we’re under a state of emergency due to the weather. But while we’re buried in snow, we might as well be “Buried by the Bernards.”
Joy Touliatos, GVIP czar, is ready to get the program underway with partners involved in the plan.
Another winter storm, with the potential of several more inches of snow and ice, prompts a state of emergency, disrupts vaccinations and hampers delivery. Storms stymie FedEx, airport operations Weather closes all vaccination centers through Saturday Suburban schools closed Wednesday due to road conditions New round of snowfall moving in Tuesday evening; Strickland declares weather emergencyRelated stories:
On a party-line vote Tuesday, Feb. 16, the Shelby County Election Commission voted 3-2 to take the County Commission to court in the ongoing standoff over a new voting system for the 2022 elections.
When Shelby County Schools teachers got vaccinated after a surprise last-minute availability, Superintendent Joris Ray “took the opportunity to stand with” them.
All the appointments will be rescheduled, Health Department says.
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland declared a citywide state of emergency Tuesday, Feb. 16, because of the ongoing winter storms.
View the gallery to see how Mid-Southerners experienced the more than 4 inches of snow.
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Almost 30,000 people locally are fully vaccinated.
Teachers in the suburban municipal districts can begin receiving vaccinations beginning Wednesday as educators begin to receive the shots.
The Raleigh vaccination site will open next week at Greater Imani Cathedral of Faith.
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With temperatures remaining below freezing, the city is using snow equipment it has only used one other time in the past eight years. And when snow removal begins, the city warns the snow is likely to go on sidewalks and other property that is not the responsibility of public works.
Announcement about Wednesday will be made at 2 p.m. Tuesday.
After a late-night notification, teachers braved Monday’s weather to receive expiring doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The city has been running the Appling location with UTHSC, vaccinating about 1,000 people a day without long lines and running out of vaccine.
The County Commission will discuss the call by Commissioner Mick Wright during Wednesday, Feb. 17, committee sessions. Wright said the current system needs to be reworked.
The Shelby County Health Department reported 156 new coronavirus cases today, Feb. 15, with one new death.
The Memphis City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 16, has been postponed for a week as the city recovers from a Monday deluge of snow and sleet.
In case you wondered, the National Weather Service refers to the Memphis area’s current precipitation as “freezing fog.” They even posted a tweet from Beale Street.
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Some savored the unusual weather, including a couple having a Valentine’s Day wedding, while others stormed stores to stock up.
Bartlett City Schools and local colleges close campuses, Monday classes due to inclement weather.
Saturday, many were turned away unable to receive a vaccine. They were told to return Sunday and some arrived to a snowy lot with no staff on site.