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For the month of July, the Shelby County Health Department has reported 83 coronavirus-related deaths. That compares to 76 in June, 59 in May and 44 in April. Nineteen deaths have been reported since July 23.
The Shelby County Health Department reported 326 new coronavirus cases from only 610 tests on Thursday, giving the day a positivity rate of 53.4%.
Of the 393 patients in regional ICUs, 127 are COVID-positive and 14 are under investigation for the virus, meaning that about 36% are either COVID-positive or under investigation for the virus. And 47 ICU beds are available.
Of the 392 patients in regional ICUs, 120 are COVID-positive and 16 are under investigation for the virus, meaning that about 35% are either COVID-positive or under investigation for the virus. And 52 ICU beds are available.
Memphis native Katori Hall created “P-Valley,” a series about a strip club in the Mississippi Delta.
On Sunday, July 26, the overall positivity rate of coronavirus tests in Shelby County reached 10%.
On Friday, the Shelby County Health Department reported a daily positivity rate of 16.4%.
Shelby County’s overall positivity rate of coronavirus tests has increased yet again; the number is now 9.8%. Today's positivity rate is 18.4%.
A person attending an event with 10 attendees in Shelby County currently has a 40% chance of encountering someone COVID-positive at that event.
On Tuesday, July 21, the Shelby County Health Department reported 211 new coronavirus cases (from 1,862 tests) and no additional deaths.
It's Monday, July 20. Click here to learn about FedEx robotic arms and delivery drivers playing tag, local college reopenings and what Memphis actors had to say about their roles in the Starz show "P-Valley."
Shelby County’s 304 new coronavirus cases come from 1,678 tests, a positivity rate of 18.1%.
The Health Department reported 700 new cases July 14.
In regional ICUs, 62 beds are available. Forty percent of ICU patients are either COVID-19 positive or under investigation for the virus.
The area's overall positivity rate is at 9.1% with the new cases.
Ninety percent of regional ICU and 92% of acute care beds are in use.
Of the 401 patients in ICUs, 126 are COVID-positive and another 26 are under investigation for the virus; meaning that about 38% of patients are COVID-positive or under investigation for the virus.
It's Thursday, July 16, and there's a virtual SCS School Board candidate forum and a new grocery delivery service.
It’s Friday, July 17, and early voting starts today. We also talk to parents and CEOs and basketball coaches about how the pandemic is affecting their lives.
The health department reported 362 new coronavirus cases and six additional deaths on Friday, July 10.
“We are confident this is the best decision to ensure the safety of our artists, our volunteers, our sponsors and our community during this uncertain time,” the festival director said.
There is currently a 35% chance of someone with coronavirus being present at an event of 10 people in Shelby County, according to a real-time coronavirus event risk assessment planning tool created by researchers.
The state’s Health Resources Tracking Systems reports that that as of July 6, 346 patients were hospitalized for coronavirus in Shelby County.
Overall, 143,329 coronavirus tests have been administered in Shelby County.
Monday's numbers also bring the area's reported coronavirus-related deaths to 200.