Leader of UTHSC coronavirus response reacts to new restrictions on Shelby County businesses as cases surge
Leader of UTHSC coronavirus response weighs in on Shelby County’s new restrictions as cases surge
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Mid-South doctor answers questions about Shelby County COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations
The latest coronavirus numbers in Shelby County are from the last two days due to technical issues at a state level, but do indicate a rising positivity rate. Since the week following Mother’s Day, weekly positivity rates in Shelby County have doubled from 4.5% to 10.3%. Dr. Scott Strome, the executive dean of the College… Read More
Doctors, community leaders discuss racism in the health care system
The violent death of George Floyd has forced the country to confront systemic racism, from courtrooms to boardrooms. On Wednesday, the conversation shifted to racial inequality in the healthcare system. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Medicine hosted a virtual roundtable on structural racism in health care. Also mentioned on: June… Read More
Sharp increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations stalls phase 3 of Shelby Co. reopening
Physicians on the area’s COVID-19 task force said the increase in hospitalizations was the main reason the county did not move to phase three of reopening as intended Monday. The decision also came amid concern over how the virus is spreading, with evidence it is being passed more in the community and less in clusters… Read More
’White Coats for Black Lives’: UTHSC students, staff gather in honor of George Floyd
A sea of white coats could be seen kneeling in front of the Coleman Building at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center Friday in honor of George Floyd. Students, faculty and staff knelt for nine minutes representing the eight minutes and 46 seconds a Minneapolis police officer had his knee on George Floyd’s neck… Read More
WATCH: Mid-South health expert on pandemic recovery timeline
As we continue to move through the coronavirus pandemic, Memorial Day weekend saw some parts of the country rush back to beaches and water parks. Here in the Mid-South we went out to local parks and, for the most part, saw people keeping their distance and wearing their masks.
UTHSC tracking COVID-19 data with regional maps
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is tracking the COVID-19 pandemic in Shelby County, the Memphis Metropolitan Area, and Tennessee.
Health officials monitoring COVID-19 hotspots to decide when Shelby County should move toward phase two of reopening
The COVID-19 task force said Friday the data looks promising for a move to phase two, but no date has been announced. “We will be looking at it collectively throughout the weekend and anticipate making an announcement on Monday,” said Alisa Haushalter, Director of the Shelby County Health Department.