Watch today’s COVID-19 Joint Task Force briefing

By The Daily Memphian Staff, Daily Memphian Updated: May 06, 2020 11:07 AM CT | Published: May 05, 2020 12:06 PM CT

Today’s COVID-19 Joint Task Force briefing is scheduled for noon.

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According to the Shelby County Health Department, 21 deaths are now attributed to coronavirus clusters at long-term care facilities.

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