Shelby County reports 72 new cases, 1,216 more tests
By Omer Yusuf, Daily Memphian
Published: May 01, 2020 10:08 AM CT
Shelby County has 2,556 confirmed cases of coronavirus, according to the Shelby County Health Department’s latest data, an increase of 72 cases from Thursday.
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland began the COVID-19 Joint Task Force briefing by saying that the revised Safer at Home order will take effect Monday, May 4.
Today’s COVID Joint Task Force briefing, scheduled for noon, will be led by Shelby County Health Department Director Dr. Alisa Haushalter and Dr. Jon McCullers with UTHSC.
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