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FedEx, Regional One Health execs named to state coronavirus task force

The Memphis Business Journal

A few Memphis executives have been tapped to organize Tennessee’s response to COVID-19, as the flu-like disease spreads across the U.S. Gov. Bill Lee announced the formation of a Coronavirus Task Force Wednesday, March 4, comprised of top public and private Tennessee health officials, according to a news release. The group will coordinate efforts to… Read More


U of M grad quarantined in Japan says coronavirus patients can roam halls, not isolated

My Fox Memphis

A Tennessee Native diagnosed with the coronavirus prays for a miracle Wednesday. University of Memphis graduate Luke Hefner has been in quarantine in Japan since Feb. 5. FOX13 has been in constant contact with Hefner since he got off the Diamond Princess cruise ship.


Column: Coronavirus: What would a pandemic mean for Memphis?

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We are likely in the early stages of a pandemic with a novel coronavirus. As the state’s major educator of health care providers, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center has a responsibility to participate in the response to this upcoming event.


UT Health Science Center launches coronavirus question and answer service

My Fox Memphis

The UT Health Science Center has received many questions about the coronavirus. So, they launched an online question and answer service. “We haven’t had any kind of repeated questions,” said John McCullers with the UT Health Science Center. “You expect people to ask the same thing over and over, but it’s been a large variety… Read More


UT Health committed to providing information about the coronavirus

My Fox Memphis

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center released that they are committed to providing Tennesseans update about the coronavirus. The center explains there is limited information about the COVID-19. Also: WBIR WMC-TV


Local colleges monitor coronavirus ahead of spring break

WREG

As the novel coronavirus continues to spread across seas, United States health officials said it’s only a matter of time before there’s an outbreak in the U.S. This outbreak has some locals rethinking their travel plans, but travel agents aren’t yet suggesting cancelling trips.    


Churches, schools prepare for possible threat of coronavirus

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The novel coronavirus is under the microscope at UT Health Science Center, while doctors research inside churches and schools ready their classrooms and congregations. The CDC warns mass gatherings may need to be cancelled as the virus spreads in the U.S. Mid-South churches and schools are preparing.


The novel coronavirus can likely live up to 96 hours on phone screens

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Most cases of Covid-19 are mild—but it travels quickly. Luckily, the best way to prevent spreading it is pretty simple: Keep good hygiene. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds frequently, cover your nose and mouth when you cough, and try to avoid contact with others you know are sick. Also: MSN