Number of COVID-positive patients in area ICUs drops below 100
The total number of COVID-positive patients in area hospitals was 250, as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Elle Perry
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Metro Hurricane Laura to bring heavy rainfall, flooding chances to Memphis area
The National Weather Service - Memphis has forecast the Memphis area to receive 2-3 inches of rainfall through Saturday afternoon.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: New cases almost double from yesterday but stay under 300
The Shelby County Health Department reported 247 new coronavirus cases and three new related deaths on Thursday, Aug. 27.
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Metro Hurricane Laura unmoors casino, causes flash flood watch closer to home
The City of Memphis said its crews are preparing for the storm by inspecting storm drains and inlets and clearing them of debris to minimize street flooding.
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Coronavirus Number of COVID-positive patients in area ICUs again drops below 100
About 26% of area ICU patients were either COVID-positive or suspected of having the virus.
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Arts & Culture Art & Design Week aims to take Memphis’ creativity to the nation
Scheduled for Oct. 3-10, Memphis Art & Design Week will include interviews, panels, talks, virtual studio tours and online shopping.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: Shelby County August death total tops 100
The Shelby County Health Department reported 120 new coronavirus cases and four new related deaths on Monday, Aug. 31.
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September 2020
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Coronavirus Number of COVID-positive patients in area ICUs drops to new low
About 24% of area ICU patients were either COVID-positive or suspected of having the virus and about 7% of acute care patients were either COVID-positive or suspected of having the virus.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: New cases below 100, but tests low, too
In addition to the 82 new cases, the Health Department also reported one new related death.
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Performing Arts The Grove at GPAC season includes music, movies, chefs
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: New cases under 100 again, but testing jumps
Those 86 new cases came from 1,278 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 6.7%.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: Friday cases more than Wednesday and Thursday combined
The Health Department also reported three new related deaths on Friday, Sept. 4.
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Arts & Culture Orpheum screening ‘Get on Up’ to honor Chadwick Boseman
Memphis’ Orpheum Theatre will play a free showing of “Get on Up” on Wednesday, Sept. 9 to honor the life of Chadwick Boseman.
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Metro West Memphis gets Chick-fil-A
He previously opened a Chick-fil-A franchise in Jackson, Tennessee.
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Arts & Culture Orpheum announces rescheduling of Broadway season
“Since our initial season announcement in March, the world has continued to change,” Brett Batterson, Orpheum president and CEO, said in a statement.
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Business Southland restarts on-site sports betting
Southland president and general manager David Wolf said it worked to have the sportsbook and kiosks ready in time for football season.
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Coronavirus Drive-thru flu shots coming to Cordova
Patients should bring their insurance card – BlueCross BlueShield or others – to receive the shot as part of their insurance. For uninsured patients, the flu shot will cost $41.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: After high positivity rate, numbers come back down
In addition to the 146 new cases, the Shelby County Health Department reported no new related deaths on Tuesday.
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Coronavirus Number of COVID-positive patients in area ICUs drops below 80
There are 199 COVID-positive patients in area hospitals; 73 of those are in ICUs.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: Lowest number of new cases reported since June
The number of deaths reported, however, was relatively high.
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Metro Number of COVID-positive patients in area ICUs drops below 70
The seven-day moving average for new cases is hovering around 110 a day.
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Coronavirus Number of COVID-positive patients in area ICUs rises
About 26% of area ICU patients were either COVID-positive or suspected of having the virus.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: Daily case numbers jump
The Shelby County Health Department reported 213 new coronavirus cases and no new related deaths on Tuesday, Sept. 15.
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Coronavirus Number of COVID-positive patients in area ICUs falls to 70
That’s the lowest number of COVID-positive patients in ICUs reported in almost a week.
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Business Leslie Lynn Smith leaving Epicenter; Jessica Taveau named interim CEO
Before her role at Epicenter, Smith was president and CEO of Detroit business accelerator TechTown.
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