Medical students work for free to administer COVID-19 tests in Memphis
On March 17th medical students across the country were suddenly pulled out of hospitals due to the pandemic.
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Shelby County Health Dept says COVID-19 can present with mild symptoms, urges testing
During their daily briefing Saturday, the Shelby County Health Department announced there are 1,147 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Shelby County, an increase of 98 cases since Friday.
UTHSC releases road map to control COVID-19
Life won’t be returning to anything that resembles normal for two years. That’s the warning from experts at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Health expert at UTHSC projects multiple surges of COVID-19; Normalcy could be years away
Life won’t be returning to anything that resembles normal for two years. That’s the warning from experts at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. UTHSC released a “Memphis road map” for controlling the coronavirus. A detailed report that calls for: A coordinated, multi-state response from Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi. All 3 states must have… Read More
UTHSC professor Dr. Jon McCullers answers questions about coronavirus
Dr. Jon McCullers of UTHSC answers questions about coronavirus.
Doctor at UTHSC says COVID-19 tests can give false-negative results
As of Monday morning, more than 4,300 people had been tested for coronavirus in Shelby County. Only 379 of those tests came back positive for the virus. But a negative result doesn’t mean you don’t have Coronavirus.
UTHSC College of Dentistry using 3D printer to make masks
The masks will be used by the College of Dentistry faculty and residents who operate an emergency dental clinic at UT and serve children’s dental needs at LeBonheur.
UTHSC develops hand sanitizer during coronavirus pandemic
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is stepping up to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Hand sanitizer is essential during these uncertain times, and UTHSC is fulfilling the need. The center announced on Twitter the Plough Center for Sterile Drug Delivery Solutions is developing hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 outbreak.