Public health experts reiterate importance of wearing a mask
Over the past week, now much younger people in their 20s and 30s are being hospitalized, according to officials.
Omer Yusuf
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Omer Yusuf covers Bartlett and North Memphis neighborhoods for The Daily Memphian. He also analyzes COVID-19 data each week. Omer is a former Jackson Sun reporter and University of Memphis graduate.
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June 2020
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Coronavirus Shelby County records highest coronavirus case total
The Shelby County Health Department confirmed 256 new cases Monday, surpassing the previous single-day increases on June 9, with 192 new cases and June 2, with 190 new cases.
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Opinion
OpinionThis time, the protests inspire hope
What makes these protests different for me is that I’ve seen how they can influence conversation and bring about change – in both Minneapolis and Memphis.
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North Memphis Neighborhood leaders reconnect in first meeting since COVID-19 pandemic
Rice hopes the Frayser Exchange Club resumes in-person meetings in the next month or two at Impact Baptist Church and Ministries on Clifton Avenue. That’s almost entirely dependent on how the pandemic’s status locally.
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Shelby County Shelby County coronavirus cases continue to rise as testing levels off
Following an increase in new cases over the past two weeks, the Shelby County Health Department announced Monday plans to delay a move into Phase 3 until at least June 15.
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Public Safety Monday protest canceled due to weather
Rain brought a cancellation of Monday evening’s planned protest by DeVante Hill and Frank Gottie.
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Metro Protest blog, Day 12: Individuals’ stories add meaning to rally
A grieving mother's account, and a man who says he participated in the 1968 I Am A Man march add poignancy to Sunday evening demonstrations.
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Coronavirus Shelby County sees case spike, positive rate rise over past two weeks
From May 21 to June 3, Shelby County reported an average of 98 new cases a day, 1,553 reported tests and 6.3% positivity rate. In that span, Shelby County reported at least 100 new cases seven times with a daily high of 190 on Tuesday.
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Coronavirus Shelby County confirms 98 new cases, as testing drops to 1,611
Shelby County confirmed 5,412 coronavirus cases, 116 deaths and 3,663 recoveries, according to the health department.
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May 2020
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Shelby County confirms 90 new cases as testing drops
Shelby County confirmed 4,793 coronavirus cases, 108 deaths and 3,378 recoveries as of Friday, according to the health department. The total number of tests reported in Shelby County is 70,227 with a positive rate of 6.8%.
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Metro Local COVID-19 cases rise; YMCA expands free child care for essential workers
Currently, the YMCA is operating 18 child care programs locally for 700 children, said Jerry Martin, YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South CEO. Once the program begins, that number increases to 41 and up to 3,000 children.
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Essential workers will have free child care at more community centers
Starting next Monday free child care will be offered at more community centers for essential workers.
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Shelby County confirms 122 new cases with positive rate spike
Three new deaths from the virus were reported Thursday. The day before was the single highest to date with eight deaths.
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Coronavirus Shelby County’s case rate stabilizes as positive rate declines
Shelby County’s COVID-19 case rate remained stable over the past month as testing numbers rose and the positivity rate continued a steady decline, according to Shelby County Health Department data.
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Coronavirus New coronavirus cases and testing jump locally
This is the fifth time in the past eight days, Shelby County reported at least 100 new coronavirus cases. The average is about 96 new cases a day as testing numbers over the same eight-day span is 1,407.
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Shelby County reports 50 new cases, 8 deaths
Shelby County Health Department confirmed 50 new cases Wednesday, May 27, as testing numbers decreased to 821.
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Shelby County cases rise as testing jumps over 2,100
Shelby County reported 4,531 total cases with 94 deaths and 3,047 recoveries
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Coronavirus Coronavirus Live Blog, May 13: Malco reopening Summer Drive-In
Vehicle admission will be limited per screen and guests must purchase a carload ticket in advance.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus live blog, May 14: Testing scheduled next week at Memphis housing units
State Rep. Barbara Cooper announced Thursday that free, voluntary testing for COVID-19 will begin next week in many of the city’s housing units in Memphis.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus live blog, May 15: Health Department anticipates making Phase 2 announcement Monday
Shelby County Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter said there are “no significant barriers” to reopening, but that it would be premature to reopen before the full 14 days.
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Coronavirus Testing jumps back up in Shelby County as positive rate declines
The latest COVID-19 data is consistent with the trend the pandemic is stabilizing in Shelby County.
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Coronavirus No spike in new COVID-19 cases locally as positive percentage declines
County health department data shows 3,523 coronavirus cases, 78 deaths and 2,115 recoveries as of Thursday. A total of 46,444 tests were administered locally for COVID-19.
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Coronavirus Local case rate stabilized over past month as testing jumped
The stabilization of Shelby County’s COVID-19 new case rate, along with increased testing and the steadily declining positivity rate, are among factors officials are considering when deciding whether Memphis and Shelby County should expand the reopening plan in the coming weeks.
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Coronavirus Local testing reaches record high as positive rate declines
One consistent trend in the past couple of weeks is a higher number of tests leads to a higher number of cases, and the same can be largely said for the reverse. That’s led to a declining positivity rate despite the day-to-day fluctuation of daily new cases and testing numbers.
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Metro Shelby County case count rises again as testing efforts increase
Shelby County reported 3,421 coronavirus cases, 72 deaths and 1,959 recoveries as of Tuesday, according to the health department. The total of tests reported is 43,906 or 4.7% of Shelby County’s population.
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