Risk is extremely low | Mid-South health experts ease concerns after CDC asks for indefinite pause of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The move came after six women who recently received a Johnson & Johnson dose came down with a rare blood clotting condition, including one who died. Author: Brad Broders Updated: 6:07 PM CDT April 13, 2021
MEMPHIS, Tennessee COVID-19 vaccine organizers across the Mid-South and nation are making sudden adjustments, after medical regulators asked for a pause on Johnson & Johnson doses - indefinitely. Keep in mind, we are talking about six cases out of more than seven million doses, Shelby County Health Officer Dr. Bruce Randolph said.
New health directive loosens more restrictions in Shelby Co., all mandates will be reevaluated
New health directive will be released this week By Kelly Roberts | April 13, 2021 at 6:30 PM CDT - Updated April 13 at 6:32 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - There are more signs we are closer to the pandemic finish line than we ever have been. Shelby County health officials said theyâre keeping a close eye on case counts over the next 30 days.
First, a new health directive relaxing more restrictions will be released this week.
Shelby County Health Officer Dr. Bruce Randolph said it will allow the opening of buffets and include an announcement about live music and dancing.
Should you be worried if youâve received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine? Experts say probably not
Expert answers about J&J vaccine safety By Kelli Cook | April 13, 2021 at 9:40 PM CDT - Updated April 13 at 10:22 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Two locations in Shelby county scheduled to administer Johnson & Johnson vaccines had to switch to Pfizer vaccines instead.
The move came as the federal government takes a closer look at potentially serious side effects.
âWe are concerned, but not worried,â said Shelby County Health Officer Dr. Bruce Randolph.
The CDC and FDA made the recommendation after rare occurrences of blood clots in some patients.
Southwest Tennessee Community College announces plan for return to campus in fall
After 13 months of primarily remote learning, officials said the College’s Back to Campus Plan – Phase IV focuses on getting students and employees safely back.
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Southwest Tennessee Community College Published: 12:07 PM CDT April 14, 2021 Updated: 12:07 PM CDT April 14, 2021
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Southwest Tennessee Community College officials announced during a virtual Town Hall Forum for faculty and staff yesterday a full return to campus for Fall 2021. After 13 months of primarily remote learning, officials said the College’s Back to Campus Plan – Phase IV focuses on getting students and employees safely back for in-person learning and campus operations in accordance with Health Department and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
Memphis community leaders step up vaccination efforts (Source: WBRC) By Brandon Richard | April 10, 2021 at 7:20 PM CDT - Updated April 10 at 7:20 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Health leaders have made progress in recent weeks getting more people vaccinated, but there are still a lot of people who have not been vaccinated.
Community leaders are increasing their efforts to reach those people.
More than 266,000 people have been vaccinated in Shelby County, according to the Shelby County Health Department.
Of those, more than 149,000 have been fully vaccinated, meaning they have received two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.