Taylor warns of packed hospitals even with less severe effects of Omicron
Dr. Michelle Taylor spoke outside Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Aug. 13, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian file)
Shelby County Health Dept. Director Dr. Michelle Taylor told Shelby County commissioners Wednesday, Jan. 5, that state health officials are also watching the strain on hospitals and public health institutions closely.
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