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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.


UTHSC College of Dentistry using 3D printer to make masks

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The masks will be used by the College of Dentistry faculty and residents who operate an emergency dental clinic at UT and serve children’s dental needs at LeBonheur.


UTHSC develops hand sanitizer during coronavirus pandemic

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is stepping up to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Hand sanitizer is essential during these uncertain times, and UTHSC is fulfilling the need. The center announced on Twitter the Plough Center for Sterile Drug Delivery Solutions is developing hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 outbreak.


UTHSC lab to process COVID-19 specimens in 24-hour turnaround time

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The Shelby County Health Department said we are learning more about the spread of COVID-19 in the area because we’re testing more people. We’re also learning about new lab capacity at UT Health Science Center that will significantly cut down on the turnaround time of some of those COVID-19 tests, which currently can take four… Read More


154 cases of coronavirus confirmed in Tennessee; Shelby County mayor declares emergency as community transmission begins

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Tennessee now has 154 confirmed cases of coronavirus, according to the Tennessee Department of Health. There are 75 cases in Davidson County and 30 in Williamson County. According to the department, 26 cases are residents of other states or countries. In addition to Shelby County, there are now confirmed cases in Dyer, Fayette and Tipton… Read More