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Institute for Public Service Reporting – Memphis

All posts tagged "Doug McGowen"

Brenda Jones, (left) Director of the Office of Preparedness practices social distancing while attending a press conference with District Attorney Amy Weirich (middle) and Shelby County Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter (right) as updates are provided on the coronavirus outbreak on Monday, March 30, 2020. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)

Brenda Jones, (left) Director of the Office of Preparedness practices social distancing while attending a press conference with District Attorney Amy Weirich (middle) and Shelby County Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter (right) as updates are provided on the coronavirus outbreak on Monday, March 30, 2020. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)

The Pandemic

Early response suggests Memphis, like most cities, was utterly unprepared for COVID-19

A military-like buildup now aims to compensate for initial problems

Marc PerrusquiaApril 10, 2020

“This is serious,” said Dr. Bruce Randolph, Shelby County Health Department medical director. “This is a life-and-death moment. The actions that we take now will make a difference in the number of deaths that occur as a result of COVID-19.” (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)

“This is serious,” said Dr. Bruce Randolph, Shelby County Health Department medical director. “This is a life-and-death moment. The actions that we take now will make a difference in the number of deaths that occur as a result of COVID-19.” (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)

The Pandemic

The COVID-19 surge: not a matter of if it reaches Memphis but when

Surge is coming, but when, and will there be another?

David WatersApril 6, 2020