Plans underway to turn Memphis shopping center into … Officials are trying to turn the Gateway Shopping Center in North Memphis into a hospital as soon as possible.
Pipkin Building could be used as COVID-19 triage … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The old Pipkin Building at the Fairgrounds could be turned into a triage center if there’s a surge in the number of coronavirus cases here, members of the city and county’s COVID task force said. “If we have the surge, ER’s may be inundated,” said city councilman Dr. Jeff Warren, a member […]
Shelby County Mayor’s Office launches hotline to … The Shelby County Mayor’s Office announced a new countywide action line to report violators of the Safer At Home order.
Shelby County considering roughly $10 million in … Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is proposing roughly $10 million in budget cuts due to COVID-19, and the devastating effect it’s having on the economy.
Memphis mayor extends Safer At Home order until April … The Shelby County Health Department gives an update on recent COVID-19 cases and their response.
Community leader fights for COVID-19 testing in all … A local pastor said it’s in everyone’s best interest to provide help to all parts of the city.
Mayor Harris tells commissioners to prepare to make … Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris warned that the pandemic will have a devastating effect on the county’s budget.
Shelby County to enforce stay home orders, mandate … The Shelby County Health officer said Wednesday by law he has the power to issue directives that requires businesses and individuals to adhere to stay-at-home orders.
Local leaders agree with social distancing extension MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Local municipalities around the Mid-South are paying close attention to the coronavirus pandemic as President Trump extends social distancing guidelines until the end of April. “I am pleased that we hear more out of Washington around this topic. I am always pleased when we hear from the state because it makes the […]
WATCH: Shelby County health officials update public … Click here if you can’t see the livestream above. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There are 396 total cases of COVID-19 in Shelby County, including one death over the weekend, according to state health officials Monday. County officials said Monday the total is 379. Cases are still increasing, but at a slower rate, said Dr. Alisa Haushalter with […]
Shelby County coronavirus cases surpass 350 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There are currently 362 confirmed coronavirus cases in Shelby County, the health department said Sunday morning. The number of confirmed cases increased by 87 overnight. One death is included in the case total. Both Shelby County and DeSoto County reported their first coronavirus-related deaths Saturday morning. “This is another sign of the […]