Task force briefings resume as Delta drives up COVID cases
The Shelby County Health Department reported 259 new coronavirus cases Thursday, July 22. One month ago, the agency reported 14 new cases. Majority are Delta variant.
Elle Perry
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July 2021
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Coronavirus
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June 2021
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Spirit of Memphis Orange Mound’s United Equipment landmark bought for mixed-use development
The former United Equipment Building towers over Lamar Avenue and the surrounding community.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Good news for homebuyers who are living for the weekend
There’s some good news for Memphis-area homebuyers and lots of events to go around.
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Metro The Early Word: Germantown’s ‘dear green place’ moves forward; more talk about the bridge
A Black-owned firm will manage the $350 million first phase of what is designed to be the largest mixed-use commercial development in the Mid-South and the Glasgow Planned Development on the former Germantown Country Club site takes a step forward.
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Metro The Early Word: Memphis’ broadband plan; changes coming to Summer and National
There’s a plan under development to bring broadband to parts of Memphis that lack access and expect changes soon at Summer Avenue and National Street.
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Metro The Early Word: Visions for Memphis’ vacant skyscrapers; aviation and coding education
Visions for two of Memphis’ vacant skyscrapers will take shape and students in Shelby County are getting prepared for careers in aviation and software development.
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May 2021
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: Six new deaths reported
The day’s positivity rate is 4.1%.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: About 65 new cases reported
For the second day in a row, the Shelby County Health Department reported fewer that 100 new coronavirus cases.
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Visual Arts Armed with a new name, arts organization hopes to make Memphis a cultural beacon
After a year-long programming hiatus, an Orange Mound-based art organization is back.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: Fewer than 80 new cases reported
The day’s positivity rate was also less than 2%.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: More than 150 new cases reported
No new coronavirus-related deaths were reported.
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April 2021
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: 187 new cases reported
The 187 cases come from 2,795 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 6.7%.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: 175 new cases reported
The 175 cases come from 2,947 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 5.9%.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: Nearly 115 new cases reported
The 113 new cases come from 1,666 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 6.8%.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: Nearly 120 new cases reported
The 118 cases come from 948 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 12.4%.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: More than 150 new cases reported
The 153 cases come from 1,784 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 8.6%.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: Ten new deaths reported
The Shelby County Health Department reported 10 new coronavirus-related deaths and nearly 200 new coronavirus cases on Friday, April 23.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: New cases over 100, one new death
The new cases and tests gave the day a positivity rate of 8.1%.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: New cases dip to under 70
The number of new coronavirus cases reported today is the lowest it has been in nearly two weeks.
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Update
CoronavirusSouthwest opening Frayser COVID-19 vaccine site
According to Shelby County Health Department, ZIP code 38127 has among the highest coronavirus cases rates in the county, has produced more variant cases than any other ZIP code in the county per 100,000 and is one of the least-vaccinated areas in the county.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: Fewer than 200 new cases reported
The 183 cases come from 3,457 cases, giving the day a positivity rate of 5.3%.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: Another day of fewer than 150 new cases
The 148 cases come from 1,609 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 9.2%.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: New cases under 150 again
The 111 new cases come from 971 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 11.43%.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: Nearly 200 new cases reported
The number of new cases reported Monday was the highest number since February 26.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: More than 150 new cases reported
After three days of new coronavirus cases under 100, the numbers were up a bit on Thursday, April 8.
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