COVID-19 cases rise amid holiday season
Shelby County Schools and the Shelby County Health Department held a COVID-19 vaccination event for students ages 5 to 11 on Nov. 19. According to the Health Department, as of Thursday, Dec. 16, 6.9% of 5- to 11-year-olds were fully vaccinated. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
Shelby County Health Department Director Michelle Taylor said the holidays could be to blame.
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Abigail Warren is a lifelong resident of Shelby County and a graduate of the University of Memphis. She has worked for several local publications and covers the suburbs for The Daily Memphian.
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