There are 761 article(s) tagged Shelby County Health Department:

• March 2021

  • Coronavirus: Fewer than 90 new cases, no new deaths

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 85 new coronavirus cases and zero new coronavirus-related deaths on Tuesday, March 23. 

    By Allyson Brown March 23, 2021

  • Herrington: 12 days that changed Memphis, 12 months later

    It only took a dozen days after that March 8 news conference for Mayor Jim Strickland to invoke the first civil emergency order in Memphis in more than a generation, closing gyms, bars and indoor restaurant dining.

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    Year 1 of the novel coronavirus pandemic, by the numbers

    By Chris Herrington March 22, 2021

  • Vaccination eligibility expands as shots administered increase

    Greater access through more public sites and pop-up events combined with higher vaccine allotments from the state and declining wait times are three reasons attributed to the changes in recent weeks.

    By Omer Yusuf March 21, 2021

  • Coronavirus: No additional deaths, 107 new cases

    At least 172,804 people in Shelby County have received one COVID-19 vaccine dose; 74,348 people have received two vaccine doses. A total of 247,152 doses have been administered in Shelby County.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 21, 2021

  • Coronavirus: 150 new cases reported, 2 deaths

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 150 new coronavirus cases and two additional virus-related deaths Saturday, March 20.

    By Omer Yusuf March 20, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Fewer than 50 new coronavirus cases reported

    The Shelby County Health Department reported fewer than 50 new coronavirus cases Friday, but reported five new related deaths.

    By Allyson Brown March 19, 2021

  • Coronavirus: New cases over 100, third day of no new deaths

    Updated with: Area hospital capacity data.

    By Allyson Brown March 18, 2021

  • Shelby County issues new mask mandate, health directive

    Face mask directive is effective today; health directive changes begin Saturday.

    By Jane Roberts March 17, 2021

  • Coronavirus: New cases hover around 100

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 97 new coronavirus cases and zero new coronavirus-related deaths on Wednesday, March 17. 

    By Allyson Brown March 17, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Fewer than 100 new cases reported

    Zero deaths were reported Tuesday.

    By Allyson Brown March 16, 2021

  • Investigations find COVID doses were stable, safe

    State will issue final report in several weeks on the lapses it found at the Shelby County Health Department.

    By Jane Roberts March 15, 2021

  • More than 82,000 vaccinations performed in past 2 weeks

    From Feb. 27 through Saturday, Shelby County Health Department reported 82,037 total doses administered, with 55,920 people receiving their first dose and 26,117 more received their second vaccination.

    By Omer Yusuf March 13, 2021

  • Coronavirus: 5 new deaths in Shelby County

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 130 new coronavirus cases and five additional virus-related deaths Saturday, March 13.

    By Omer Yusuf March 13, 2021

  • Coronavirus: More than 200K vaccine doses administered

    More than 200,000 coronavirus vaccine doses have been administered in Shelby County.

    By Allyson Brown March 13, 2021

  • Coronavirus: 112 new cases bring positivity rate near 3%

    Shelby County Health Department reported 112 new coronavirus cases and four new coronavirus-related deaths on Thursday. The positivity rate is 2.9%.

    By Allyson Brown March 11, 2021

  • Coronavirus: More than 100 new cases reported again

    In alignment with the Tennessee Department of Health, the Shelby County Health Department added more high risk conditions to phase 1c of vaccinations.

    By Allyson Brown March 10, 2021

  • State Health Dept.: Early data shows vaccines ‘kept in temperature’

    When state investigation is over, state Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey says she will report to the citizens of Shelby County. 

    By Jane Roberts March 09, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Shelby County reports fewer than 50 new cases

    Shelby County Health Department reported fewer than 50 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday.

    By Allyson Brown March 09, 2021

  • How an Indian immigrant became ‘the Dr. Fauci of Memphis’

    Dr. Manoj Jain has spent decades tracking viral and bacterial killers in Memphis and around the world.

    By David Waters March 09, 2021

  • County Commission extends forensic center contract with UTHSC to $5M

    Commission also approves a goal of giving locally-owned small businesses 20% of county government contracts and purchases.

    By Bill Dries March 08, 2021

  • County Commission’s briefing by state health commissioner postponed

    State Health commissioner Lisa Piercey said she won’t have a completed report by Friday, March 12.

    By Bill Dries March 08, 2021

  • In about 30 minutes, pair score second dose at Pipkin Building

    Those in line Saturday were receiving the Pfizer vaccine. More than 1,100 doses were available to those who made appointments.

    By Allyson Brown March 08, 2021

  • COVID-19 vaccines administered more than double in past 2 weeks

    From Feb. 20 to March 6, the Shelby County Health Department reported 66,592 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered, compared to 28,705 in the preceding period.

    By Omer Yusuf March 06, 2021

  • City’s COVID-19 vaccine process constantly evolving

    City officials hope to vaccinate at least 700,000 people in Shelby County with at least one dose by Aug. 1. A total of 113,793 people have received at least one shot as of Friday, according to the Health Department.

    By Omer Yusuf March 06, 2021

  • Coronavirus: More than 130 new cases, 6 deaths

    At least 116,660 people in Shelby County have received one COVID-19 vaccine dose; 53,565 people have received both coronavirus vaccine doses, meaning they are fully vaccinated. A total of 170,225 doses have been administered in Shelby County.

    By Omer Yusuf March 06, 2021