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Memphis kindness live blog, April 9: Easter Bunny deemed essential in Collierville
Collierville's mayor has said so long as the Easter Bunny "washes his paws," he may leave treats for children this year.
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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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Collierville's mayor has said so long as the Easter Bunny "washes his paws," he may leave treats for children this year.
Cherokee Health Systems is offering COVID-19 testing to new and current patients at its Frayser location, 2574 Frayser Boulevard.
There have been 633 hospitalizations and 1,969 people are classified as having recovered from the disease.
Shelby County is reporting 1,432 cases of coronavirus and 31 deaths as of Wednesday, April 15.
Those who drive to Dell's Hollywood gas station at 2637 James Rd. Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. will get $10 of free gas.
Shelby County, as of April 16, has 1,508 confirmed coronavirus cases and 32 deaths out of the 15,667 total tests taken, according to data from the Shelby County Health Department.
This is the third time Shelby County has reported more than 100 new cases in a single day since the first coronavirus case was confirmed in the county in early March.
The Heights CDC has established a COVID-19 Response Fund to help neighborhood residents, while also delaying a $6 million project for new park and greenspace on National Street.
Shelby County has 1,807 reported coronavirus cases, as of Monday, April, 20. That comes from a total of 19,195 coronavirus tests administered in the county.
While the case rate may not grow as fast as it once did, it marks the third consecutive day new cases have increased. Shelby County reported 41 new cases Monday and 35 additional cases Sunday.
The governor reiterates his cooperation with mayors of Tennessee's major cities.
In the past week, coronavirus cases in Shelby County increased by 25% — a 14% decrease from the previous week.
Plans for a new high school, possibly in Frayser, could receive initial funds under county Mayor Lee Harris' 2020-21 fiscal year proposal. But other approvals are needed for the project to move forward.
For the fifth consecutive day Shelby County reported 50 or fewer new cases, but the number of reported additional tests has also decreased for four straight days.
Dr. Scott Morris describes how Church Health has responded to the coronavirus crisis.
Shelby County reported 50 new cases Friday, but also confirmed its highest single day of new tests since Monday.
The Tennessee Department of Health reports 2,001 cases in Shelby County.
Tennessee adds 448 cases, 9 deaths. The increase from yesterday is the state's largest daily rise in cases to date.
Bill Lee announced the order for Tennesseans to remain at home will expire April 30, with most businesses in 89 counties, allowed to re-open on May 1. He said he spoke with mayors from the state’s largest urban areas, and noted they will be providing their own outlines for opening.
The fund will be divided into three focus areas: education, food insecurity and support for small businesses and people in the local gig economy.
Gov. Bill Lee provides an update on economic recovery for Tennessee.
Shelby County Commission has approved spending $2.5 million for coronavirus testing and other expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The state reports 1,331 confirmed cases in Shelby County.
The Tennessee Department of Health puts the Shelby County coronavirus case number at 1,006.