In the Media Tag: coronavirus


Post-COVID-19 clinic supports survivors with long-term symptoms

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More than 87,000 people in Shelby County have recovered from COVID-19.But doctors are learning more people are dealing with long-term symptoms from the virus months after their recovery.    


Investigations find COVID doses were stable, safe

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The Tennessee Department of Health examined the cold chain for COVID-19 doses given between Dec. 28 and Feb. 24 here and found no disruption that would harm the doses, according Dr. Lisa Piercey, health commissioner.


Local doctor doubtful of connection between pollen and COVID-19

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A new study shows when there is an increase in pollen there can be a spike in COVID-19 infections. However, UTHSC Dean Scott Strome is doubtful about a correlation between an increase in pollen and COVID-19.


UK strain of COVID-19 hit U of M athletics in February

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In early February, two people connected to University of Memphis men’s basketball program tested positive for the U.K. strain of the coronavirus. By the time the cluster was under control in late February, 29 of 31 positive tests were for the variant. The university paused the basketball program Feb. 9 and for the few next… Read More


Strome Weighs In On Mask Mandate Lift Around Spring Break

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In Memphis, which serves as a tri-state medical hub, Dr. Scott Strome said he was expecting to see at least a bump in cases across the region. That bump could easily turn into a surge if people ditch face masks and social distancing. “Spring Break is a perfect example of where that can happen,” Strome,… Read More


U of M COVID-19 cluster contains multiple variant strains

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A COVID-19 cluster at the University of Memphis is causing an increase in variant cases, according to the Shelby County Health Department. The health department said because of the cluster at U of M, it detected five times as many variants last month.


Gov. Lee encouraging Tennessee tourism despite CDC travel recommendations

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While the CDC and local health leaders caution against traveling, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee welcomed people to come from near and far to enjoy all the Volunteer State has to offer.    


Partisan politics influencing the decision to get COVID-19 vaccination, study shows

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New information shows a partisan divide is getting in the way of vaccinating everyone in the United States. According to a Monmouth University Polling Institute study, one in four Republicans said they would not get vaccinated.