Coronavirus cases increase in Shelby County as some businesses reopen
As Shelby County businesses enter phase one of reopening, the number of cases in the county continues to increase.
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Leaders weigh ‘Back to Business’ risks of reopening badly
Local COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations suddenly and surprisingly spiked last week. Officials debated whether to reset the clock on easing social-distancing restrictions, and not reopen the economy until mid-May at the earliest.
Children’s Mental Health Week in Memphis features virtual activities
If Dr. Altha Stewart was in charge of the universe this week, even in Memphis there would be real, live activities, with children running and playing and their adults tuning in to the importance of children’s mental health.
As Shelby County creaks open, expect a rise in COVID-19 cases. How much before we have to turn back?
Local health officials and leaders expect the phased reopening of Shelby County’s economy to increase the number of people infected with COVID-19. At present, health officials see the virus’ growth in Memphis and Shelby County as roughly flat, but they, like experts nationwide, estimate a significant number of people are asymptomatic carriers of the disease.… Read More
Memphis, Shelby County restaurants prepare to enter phase 1 of reopening
Health experts and local officials say a decreasing COVID-19 infection rate, along with unused hospital beds in Shelby County, is allowing some businesses to slowly open beginning Monday.
Memphis and Shelby County to reopen Monday
Memphis, unincorporated Shelby County and all six of the county’s suburban municipalities will begin reopening from the COVID-19 shutdown next Monday, May 4. Start of the first phase of the “Back to Business” reopening plan was announced Thursday, the same day Nashville extended its safer at home order until at least May 8 and a… Read More
Opinion: COVID-19 now, but what comes next?
The surge of COVID-19 has yet to hit us in Memphis. It is, however, not too early to think about what we can do to avoid or, more likely, manage the next health crisis that may arise. We have witnessed several infectious diseases and other health challenges in the past years. HIV. SARS. MERS. Ebola.… Read More
Mid-South coronavirus live updates: Clearing up confusion over who can open – and when – in the Mid-South
COVID-19 is a new strain of coronavirus and cases are spreading around the Mid-South since the virus arrived in the United States in February.