New push for double masking as COVID-19 continues to spreads By Chris Luther | January 25, 2021 at 5:28 PM CST - Updated January 26 at 10:33 AM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A national conversation has started over whether Americans should wear two masks to help prevent the spread of potentially more infective and deadly variants of COVID-19.
Dr. Anthony Fauci weighed in on the idea Monday morning on the Today Show after several politicians were seen double masking at the inauguration.
“This is a physical covering to prevent droplets and virus to get in,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, White House Advisor said. “So if you have a physical covering with one layer, you put another layer on it just makes common sense that it would likely be more effective.”
COVID-19 deaths surpass 1,000 in Shelby Co. as vaccine distribution continues
Vaccine administration continues as COVID-19 deaths rise in Shelby County By Chris Luther | January 16, 2021 at 10:06 PM CST - Updated January 18 at 9:27 AM
SHELBY CO., Tenn. (WMC) - The Shelby County Health Department is in its third weekend of administering COVID-19 vaccines for everyone in group 1a1 as well as those 75 years of age and older.
But some experts say the vaccination process is going too slow.
People have been lining up all day at the Pipkin Building to receive their COVID-19 vaccine.
But as vaccines steadily get distributed, Shelby County has now surpassed 1,000 COVID-19 deaths and counting and one health expert says we need to move faster to save lives.
Mississippi hospital offering $5k bonus for nurses
January 3, 2021 GMT
COLUMBUS, Miss. (AP) A Mississippi hospital is offering $5,000 bonuses for qualified nurses as it works to recruit staff during a pandemic and at a time when healthcare workers are in short supply.
WCBI reports that Baptist Memorial Hospital - Golden Triangle is offering a number of incentives including the bonus as it works to recruit amidst a nationwide nursing shortage. Johnny Judson is responsible for recruiting nurses for the hospital.
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“I am literally in every school, nursing school, in the area, including along the Alabama boarder,” he told the station. “I go up to north Mississippi, south Mississippi and I go to these nursing schools and I talk to these students.”
Regional One CEO creates challenge to help hospitality, service workers hurt by pandemic
New fund offers immediate relief to service workers in need By Kontji Anthony | December 23, 2020 at 10:52 PM CST - Updated December 24 at 8:42 AM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - In just days, Shelby County restaurants will be limited to 25% capacity, a number that adds up to trouble for tens of thousands in the hospitality and service industries.
Thatâs why Regional One Health President and CEO Dr. Reginald Coopwood, MD and his wife, Erica Stiff-Coopwood, Esquire are joining forces to provide immediate relief.
The inspiration began Saturday.
He says the book triggered his heart and soul.