Shelby County to end mask mandate and release new health directive with recommendations (Source: Tori Gessner, WAVE 3 News) By WMC Action News 5 Staff | May 4, 2021 at 9:36 PM CDT - Updated May 4 at 9:44 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Shelby County’s mask mandate and health directive are set to end next week.
Shelby County Health Officer Bruce Randolph confirmed that county officials plan to have the current restrictions primarily as recommendations instead of requirements.
The next health directive is set to be released go into effect May 13.
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Push to reach minority communities By Kelli Cook | February 8, 2021 at 10:40 PM CST - Updated March 2 at 1:24 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The number of Black people in Tennessee receiving the vaccine is incredibly low.
Some elected officials believe accessibility to vaccination sites is a major issue and so is keeping the community informed.
On Monday Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church held a virtual town hall meeting, answering any questions people still have about the coronavirus vaccine.
Blacks, Hispanics getting vaccinated at lower rates than whites
Health leaders are relying heavily on the faith-based community to get the word out to the communities disproportionately affected by the virus.