7 Mississippi children are in ICU, 2 of them on life support, with COVID-19 Local 24 Staff, Brittani Moncrease
A dozen Mississippi children are in ICU, 10 of them on life support, with COVID-19
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UPDATE: 7/13/2021 Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs issued an update regarding the number of children in ICU and on life support due to COVID-19. There are seven children in ICU and two on life support. -
Mississippi is on high alert after COVID-19 cases surge. Health officials are seeing outbreaks in youth and the elderly. Some were even vaccinated.
Local 24 News Reporter Brittani Moncrease gives us a closer look.
You might see some hikes at the gas pump. Here s why
“It is definitely having an impact. It is a temporary distribution disruption. It’s not a shortage. It’s not a lack of fuel,” said Andy Gipson. Author: Brittani Moncrease Updated: 6:12 PM CDT May 11, 2021
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Problems at the pump?
It is what many across the southeast are facing after a cyber attack on the Colonial Pipeline causing it to shutdown.
Local 24 News Reporter Brittani Moncrease has the details on how this will impact the fuel flow in the Mid-South.
Many have already heard about the Colonial Pipeline cyber attack last week leading to a shutdown of their fuel.
“I thought breastfeeding must be natural, and it did not come naturally to me,” said Cody Giovannetti. Author: Brittani Moncrease Updated: 10:25 PM CDT May 7, 2021
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Mother s Day is just around the corner.
The Memphis VA Medical Center has turned its focus to women s health, particularly when it comes to new and expectant mothers.
Local 24 news Reporter Brittani Moncrease highlights a virtual program that is picking up momentum, nationally.
Becoming a mother is a huge transition both physically and mentally.
Now, Memphis VA Medical Center is offering help to smooth out the change and provide support where needed.
Motherhood is precious and beautiful, but it has its challenges.
Why you should get the COVID-19 vaccine to protect others
“We’ve got to protect those people who can’t get a good response to the vaccine,” said Dr. Stephen Threlkeld, Baptist Memorial Hospital. Author: Brittani Moncrease Updated: 5:15 PM CDT April 30, 2021
MEMPHIS, Tenn. The percentage for herd immunity against COVID-19 continues to change.
It is important everyone does their part to keep safe in this pandemic.
Local 24 News Reporter Brittani Moncrease spoke with doctors who are stressing the importance of being vaccinated to help others. Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.
Does COVID-19 affect the brain?
“The neurological stuff can be quite attention-getting for people,” said Dr. Stephen Threlkeld, Baptist Memorial Hospital Infectious Disease Medical Doctor. Author: Brittani Moncrease Updated: 6:29 PM CDT April 29, 2021
MEMPHIS, Tenn. COVID-19 has been known to cause many different side effects. Some of those include the neurological system.
Local 24 News Reporter Brittani Moncrease spoke with an infectious disease doctor about that we know so far when it comes to COVID and the brain.
Ever wonder why COVID-19 impacts your taste and smell? Well, it is a neurological symptom of the virus - two of many.
“The neurological stuff can be quite attention-getting for people,” said Dr. Stephen Threlkeld, Baptist Memorial Hospital Infectious Disease Medical Doctor.