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City of Memphis changing online COVID-19 vaccine sign-up system By Kelly Roberts | March 11, 2021 at 5:50 PM CST - Updated March 12 at 2:29 AM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The highly transmissible UK COVID-19 strain infected several people with the University of Memphis Athletics Department earlier this year.
The Shelby County Health Department said it saw a fivefold increase in variant cases in February compared to December and January, in big part to this cluster found within Memphis Athletics students and staff.
While many are looking forward to getting the vaccine, officials said it’s still important to get tested for COVID-19 to help prevent transmission and catch any strains early.
New information about the COVID-19 vaccine that went to waste in Shelby County is slowly coming to light, as well as what it means for those who’ve gotten vaccinated.
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Tuscaloosa: Concerns over furthering the spread of COVID-19 have prompted officials with the Tuscaloosa Public Library system to again close its branches. The closures will remain through at least Jan. 5, said library spokesman Vince Bellofatto. All three locations of the Tuscaloosa Public Library are expected to reopen Jan. 6. “TPL made this choice to support the overall health and well-being of Tuscaloosa city, county and Northport and for the safety of our patrons and staff,” Bellofatto said. “It was a very hard decision, as TPL is dedicated to serving the patrons, but the best way to serve our community now, is to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.” Library officials will remain in contact with the library’s board of trustees and, if needed, additional measures might be taken. The library initially closed the Main
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Tuscaloosa:Concerns over furthering the spread of COVID-19 have prompted officials with the Tuscaloosa Public Library system to again close its branches. The closures will remain through at least Jan. 5, said library spokesman Vince Bellofatto. All three locations of the Tuscaloosa Public Library are expected to reopen Jan. 6. “TPL made this choice to support the overall health and well-being of Tuscaloosa city, county and Northport and for the safety of our patrons and staff,” Bellofatto said. “It was a very hard decision, as TPL is dedicated to serving the patrons, but the best way to serve our community now, is to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.” Library officials will remain in contact with the library’s board of trustees and, if needed, additional measures might be taken. The library initially closed the Main, Weaver Bolden and Brown branches in March as the coronavirus made its way into Tuscaloosa County. A gradua