Latest coronavirus data stays stable
Since July 27, the number of COVID-positive patients in regional intensive care units has hovered around the 120 mark, according to data from the state’s Healthcare Resource Tracking System.
Elle Perry
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Coronavirus Shelby County July coronavirus death toll exceeds 80
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.
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Coronavirus Daily positivity rate spikes with newly reported tests
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%.
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Metro Number of patients hospitalized for coronavirus increases
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.
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Coronavirus Shelby County adds 500 coronavirus cases in one of highest days yet
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.
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Arts & Culture Starz renews record-setting ‘P-Valley’ for second season
Memphis native Katori Hall created “P-Valley,” a series about a strip club in the Mississippi Delta.
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Coronavirus Shelby County overall coronavirus positivity rate hits 10%
On Sunday, July 26, the overall positivity rate of coronavirus tests in Shelby County reached 10%.
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Coronavirus Local coronavirus test positivity rate increases again
On Friday, the Shelby County Health Department reported a daily positivity rate of 16.4%.
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CoronavirusShelby County positivity rate nears 10%
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%.
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Coronavirus Shelby County coronavirus positivity rate continues to grow
A person attending an event with 10 attendees in Shelby County currently has a 40% chance of encountering someone COVID-positive at that event.
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Coronavirus Daily coronavirus positivity rate at lowest level in 10 days
On Tuesday, July 21, the Shelby County Health Department reported 211 new coronavirus cases (from 1,862 tests) and no additional deaths.
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Metro The Early Word: Education reopenings, robots, and Memphis actors
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."
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Coronavirus Acute care, ICU bed utilization down 1% since last week
Shelby County’s 304 new coronavirus cases come from 1,678 tests, a positivity rate of 18.1%.
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Coronavirus Shelby County coronavirus cases hit new daily high
The Health Department reported 700 new cases July 14.
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Metro Coronavirus: Daily positivity rate above 16%; ICUs 86% full
In regional ICUs, 62 beds are available. Forty percent of ICU patients are either COVID-19 positive or under investigation for the virus.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: With 249 new cases, day’s positivity rate at 18%
The area's overall positivity rate is at 9.1% with the new cases.
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Coronavirus Shelby County coronavirus total grows by 466 cases, 4 deaths
Ninety percent of regional ICU and 92% of acute care beds are in use.
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Coronavirus ICU utilization up almost 5% since last week
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.
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The Early Word The Early Word: On Mike and Moussa’s moves; bridging the grocery gap
It's Thursday, July 16, and there's a virtual SCS School Board candidate forum and a new grocery delivery service.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Parenting in a pandemic; COVID CEOs; voting info
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.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: Almost 90% of local ICU beds in use
The health department reported 362 new coronavirus cases and six additional deaths on Friday, July 10.
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Coronavirus RiverArtsFest cancels 2020 festival
“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.
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Coronavirus Shelby County coronavirus cases grow by 306, deaths by 7
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.
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Metro Shelby County coronavirus total grows by 302
The state’s Health Resources Tracking Systems reports that that as of July 6, 346 patients were hospitalized for coronavirus in Shelby County.
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Coronavirus Shelby County adds 146 coronavirus cases
Overall, 143,329 coronavirus tests have been administered in Shelby County.
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