AdvertisementCOVID-19 updates: Latest on outbreak and vaccines in TennesseeThe COVID-19 pandemic continues throughout the nation and Tennessee. Here are the latest numbers on the spread and vaccination efforts in...COVID-19 vaccines: Appointments, sites and moreAbout 100 doses have been wasted since Memphis took over vaccinationsMost RecentCOVID-19 burnout: pandemic could increase healthcare worker shortageWhy Memphis health experts are not alarmed by J&J vaccine pauseTreats for getting vaccinated in Shelby CountyBaptist hospitals offering COVID-19 vaccine shotsAl Green got his COVID vaccine and wants you to get yours, tooCOVID-19, vaccines & antibodies: Answers to your questionsBaptist hospitals offering COVID-19 vaccine shots Six locations in Memphis, Collierville and Southaven are now offering COVID-19 vaccines to the public. Appointments can be made online. Coronavirus Memphis, Shelby County urge public to fill thousands of vacant appointments The addition of a revamped Pipkin Building brings about 60% more available doses to Shelby County this week. News CDC sending more than $61M to TN: Here’s how it can be spent The money does come with some strings attached, according to the CDC. Health Why children’s vaccines are key to ending COVID-19 Medical and public health officials have said safe and effective vaccines for kids are essential for reaching herd immunity and ending the pandemic. Education Al Green got his COVID vaccine and wants you to get yours, too Music icon Al Green got his second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis on Thursday. Coronavirus COVID-19, vaccines & antibodies: Answers to your questions Here's what experts have to say about some of the most common COVID-19 vaccine-related questions. Coronavirus Shelby County to offer COVID-19 vaccine to inmates The Shelby County Health Department and Wellpath LLC, the healthcare provider for the county's inmates, are expected to deliver the vaccinations. News White House to open mass vaccination site in Memphis It will be the first federally-run mass vaccination site in Tennessee, the White House announced Wednesday morning. Coronavirus FOR SUBSCRIBERSVaccinations surpass reported COVID-19 cases in Shelby County The milestone is more important as more contagious variants, including some that the vaccines seem to be less effective against, spread locally. Coronavirus Memphis cancels COVID-19 vaccinations due to weather The City of Memphis has canceled all COVID-19 vaccinations at public sites and pop-up events on Saturday due to severe weather in the area. Coronavirus FOR SUBSCRIBERSAfter year of isolation, vaccines are offering renewed hope of community and fellowship After a year of separation for many, COVID-19 vaccinations are facilitating love, faith and family in a new era of hope. Local FOR SUBSCRIBERSFew vaccines in Memphis have gone to Hispanics. Here’s why. So far, Hispanics make up just 2.5% of people receiving COVID-19 shots in Shelby County. Is that about to change? Coronavirus Demand slack drove decision to open vaccines to everyone The move to open up vaccinations is a long-awaited one for thousands of people who haven't been eligible because they didn't meet the criteria. Coronavirus FOR SUBSCRIBERSHow two kids received the COVID-19 vaccine in Memphis No COVID-19 vaccines have yet been approved for use in kids, but a 13-year-old and 8-year-old were vaccinated in February in Memphis. Coronavirus Live or work in DeSoto County? You can get vaccinated Vaccines are now open to all adults who live or work in Mississippi, including Memphians who work south of the state line. Coronavirus Shelby County: Here’s who is in vaccine phase 1c State Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey estimated up to 40% of Tennessee's population was now eligible to be vaccinated. Coronavirus Piercey: State inquiry into expired doses ‘very encouraging’ It is still too early to definitively say no one in Shelby County will need to be revaccinated, state health commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey said. Coronavirus Here’s what new CDC recommendations mean for Shelby Co. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said people who are fully vaccinated can gather in small groups without masks. Coronavirus In a crowded hall, Memphis’ first COVID-19 case was announced | Connolly My experience on March 8, 2020 is a window to a time that is more recent than we imagine, yet seems impossibly long ago. News Doctors say don’t wait for Johnson & Johnson vaccine It is not yet clear when the Johnson and Johnson vaccine will arrive in Memphis. Health experts advise you not to wait for it. Coronavirus Regional One experts discuss COVID-19 vaccine myths According to state data, as of Feb. 26, 27% of known vaccine recipients in Shelby County were Black, well below the percent of Black residents. Coronavirus FOR SUBSCRIBERSCOVID-19 killed hundreds of thousands. They leave millions to mourn in a year filled with grief The coronavirus put death front and center in 2020. What has this much tragedy done to our collective psyche? Religion FOR SUBSCRIBERSCOVID-19: They warned us. And we didn’t listen. During the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, as the virus swept the American South, a pattern repeated: We gathered, then many got sick. Health FOR SUBSCRIBERSAfter vaccine doses expire, state to ‘review handling’ in Shelby Co. Shelby County Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter said 1,315 vaccine doses expired and had to be discarded amid the recent severe weather. Coronavirus FOR SUBSCRIBERSCan hospitals fix vaccine issues in Shelby County? Tennessee officials are asking hospital systems to start vaccinating more people outside their walls to quicken the pace of COVID-19 immunizations. Coronavirus FOR SUBSCRIBERSCould Memphis’ snow help reduce COVID-19 spread? With snow, ice and below-freezing temperatures forcing many in the Mid-South to stay at 比特币合约交易地址_合约交home, health experts say viral transmission could go down. Coronavirus TN to vaccinate ages 65-older, K-12, child care staff next week K-12 school teachers, child care staff and seniors 65 and older will become eligible for vaccines Monday. Health When will COVID-19 vaccine sites reopen? It’s not clear As snow and ice continue to fall in the Mid-South, Shelby County Health Department vaccine sites remain closed and appointments are pushed back. Weather FOR SUBSCRIBERSShelby Co. may not be vaccinating fast enough to stop UK strain surge Experts say the UK strain variant could have been present in the Memphis area before now and be more prevalent than known. Coronavirus Shelby County used standby list to fill hundreds of vaccine vacancies Thursday Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said the health department adjusted to hundreds of vacancies Thursday and did not waste any vaccine. News U.K. COVID-19 variant could be dominant in Memphis in coming weeks, expert warns The variant, known as B.1.1.7, is believed to be more transmissible and likely more deadly. Here's what that means for you and for Shelby County. News Should pregnant women, kids get COVID-19 shots? The WHO reversed its stance on if pregnant individuals should get Moderna vaccine, creating frustration for medical workers advising pregnant women. Coronavirus FOR SUBSCRIBERSWhitehaven advocates cheer neighborhood’s vaccine site Working in partnership with the Shelby County Health Department, the college site is expected to start giving shots in a few days. Coronavirus Doctors surprised by COVID-19 hospitalization drop There were 365 people with COVID-19 in local hospitals Wednesday night, including 99 in the ICU, according to the Shelby County Health Department. Coronavirus FOR SUBSCRIBERSNational vaccine issues gum up the works in Memphis As frustration mounts over COVID-19 vaccine distribution, officials say issues are largely due to supply and demand. Health After Tuesday issues, vaccinations resume at Pipkin Shelby County residents faced an hours-long wait, only to be told there were no more COVID-19 vaccine doses — even though they had appointments. Coronavirus Here’s how long to wait between getting COVID-19 vaccine, other shots There are no known risks to getting the COVID-19 vaccine and another vaccine back-to-back, but doctors and the CDC advise a waiting period if possible. Coronavirus Why some Tennessee health officials recommend double masking Should you wear two masks to protect yourself from COVID-19? Some health officials across Tennessee are echoing Dr Fauci, saying we should double mask Coronavirus COVID-19 vaccinations to resume in Shelby County on Jan. 12. Here’s how to sign up The health department said Friday that vaccinations will resume Tuesday, Jan. 12. Here's who is eligible and how to sign up. News Here’s when you can get an appointment for your second COVID-19 shot The Shelby County Health Department said that appointments for second doses will open on Monday morning. News Key takeaways of Shelby County’s latest health directive As with the last health directive, the new one contains ample COVID-19 safety guidelines for schools and businesses. You can read the highlights here. News Prioritizing vaccine for internet users raises concerns Shelby County's decision to prioritize vaccinations for internet users — and its failure to set aside any appointments for callers — raises issues of equity and access, say experts. Local Collierville Town Hall will reopen Tuesday Collierville will reopen municipal buildings for public use on Tuesday morning. Collierville FOR SUBSCRIBERSFrom fear to hope: Memphis medical workers detail COVID-19 battle Healthcare workers from across the Mid-South share how COVID-19 has impacted them and how they've still found hope as the pandemic rages on. Coronavirus Share your feedback to help improve our site experience!
