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. 

Memphis, Light, Gas and Water’s water pressure situation has improved since Friday, but the utility organization’s president J.T. Young said it’s still “a critical patient.” He may have a better timetable Sunday on lifting the boil water advisory. Meanwhile, City Council members look at the water crisis.

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).

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.

The second Unity Walk Against Gun Violence is set for Feb. 27 in Whitehaven. 

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.

Some using bottled water to wash fruit, vegetables in cafeterias and cutting back on surgeries. 

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.

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

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

Health Department contracts with Regional One Health for pharmacy support to manage vaccine inventory.

People whose appointments were canceled will receive emails to confirm rescheduled times.

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. 

SCS board members, teachers raise questions, concerns about cost, value of consultant Donyall Dickey’s new and expanding “Integrated Approach” literacy plan.

Band of Jeeps are on the road nearly 24-7, donating time, gas to keep Mid-South health care workers moving in the cold. 

Kroger spokesperson says the weather has prevented many vendors from providing certain products for its area stores, such as bread. 

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.

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. 

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.

The Shelby County Health Department reported 38 new coronavirus cases Thursday, Feb. 18.

We might be bored (or boarding) at home, but are we cruising toward normalcy? 

Blunting the transmission curve for 10 solid days could have an extraordinary benefit, says Dr. Stephen Threlkeld. 

State Health Department says next week’s supply of vaccine may be delayed due to the winter storms.