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Memphis business leaders are reviewing policies and making action plans to support workers who may become sick as the coronavirus spreads.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — COVID-19, known as the novel coronavirus that originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan, is officially in the Volunteer state. So far four cases have been confirmed across the state, one in the Mid-South and two in middle Tennessee. At this time, state health officials are not saying what part of the […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An employee at Treadwell Elementary and Middle schools was placed on a cautionary quarantine after contact with a patient who tested positive for coronavirus, the school district said Monday. Shelby County Schools said the district confirmed late Sunday evening that the employee had been placed on a 14-day quarantine directed by the […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County health officials are reminding residents to wash their hands and treat the coronavirus as if they were trying to prevent themselves from getting the flu. Dr. Alisa Haushalter, director of the Shelby County Health Department, said people need to stay home if they are not feeling well. “It is really […]

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Officials in Memphis and Shelby County on Sunday morning confirmed the area’s first case of novel coronavirus. Official said the adult patient was being treated at Baptist Hospital and was in good condition. The patient had traveled outside the state, but not outside the country. Dr. Alisa Haushalter, director of the Shelby […]

 (CNN) — State governments are working to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus in the US, as federal officials say more testing for the illness will likely see the number of known cases increase. There were at least 441 cases and 19 deaths in the United States across 31 states and the District of Columbia as […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County government and city officials are keeping a close eye on the progression of the coronavirus and the possibility of an outbreak in the county. Local health officials say they are fully prepared for an outbreak.  County officials say they are in constant communication with state and federal agencies for ways […]

A Shelby County Commission committee has approved paid parental leave for all county employees.

Check out the latest episode of Informed Sources. Guests Pastor and activist Kenneth Whalum, Jr. Shelby County commissioner Mick Wright Shelby County Democratic Party chairman Michael Harris Topics Mayor Lee Harris paid parental leave proposal City of Memphis paying for pothole damage Gov. Bill Lee’s proposal to carry guns without permits Part 1 Part 2 […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A report from the state inspector says Shelby County leaders must find a way to fix or replace the Criminal Justice Center. The inspector’s report says the building is outdated and antiquated with doors, locks, security devices, showers, security systems and various other items being difficult and nearly impossible to maintain or […]