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UTHSC health expert answers questions about coronavirus as states reopen economy

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Memphis businesses will not reopen on May 1, even as other employees across the state start returning to work. Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland extended his safer-at-home order until May 5.  


Medical students work for free to administer COVID-19 tests in Memphis

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On March 17th medical students across the country were suddenly pulled out of hospitals due to the pandemic.


Shelby County Health Dept says COVID-19 can present with mild symptoms, urges testing

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During their daily briefing Saturday, the Shelby County Health Department announced there are 1,147 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Shelby County, an increase of 98 cases since Friday.  


UTHSC releases road map to control COVID-19

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Life won’t be returning to anything that resembles normal for two years. That’s the warning from experts at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.


Health expert at UTHSC projects multiple surges of COVID-19; Normalcy could be years away

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Life won’t be returning to anything that resembles normal for two years. That’s the warning from experts at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. UTHSC released a “Memphis road map” for controlling the coronavirus. A detailed report that calls for: A coordinated, multi-state response from Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi. All 3 states must have… Read More


Memphis man shares his experience after recovering from coronavirus

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A majority of people who test positive for COVID-19 do recover from the illness. A Memphis man who survived the virus is now discussing the effects of the disease.


UTHSC professor Dr. Jon McCullers answers questions about coronavirus

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Dr. Jon McCullers of UTHSC answers questions about coronavirus.


Doctor at UTHSC says COVID-19 tests can give false-negative results

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As of Monday morning, more than 4,300 people had been tested for coronavirus in Shelby County. Only 379 of those tests came back positive for the virus. But a negative result doesn’t mean you don’t have Coronavirus.