Coronavirus: Nearly 450 hospitalized, and higher number expected for holidays
Shelby County Health Department modeling predicts that more than 500 COVID-19 patients will be hospitalized in the area by Christmas Day.
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November 2020
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Shelby County reports 519 more COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
The 519 coronavirus cases came from 5,714 test results, yielding a 9.1% positivity rate. Overall, the Health Department has reported 47,215 total coronavirus cases and 659 deaths, classifying 43,181 cases as inactive/recovered.
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COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise ahead of another potential surge
From Nov. 14 to Saturday, Nov. 28, the Shelby County Health Department reported an average of 391 cases and 4,113 test results a day yielding a 9.5% positivity rate.
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Restaurateurs seek data and dialogue from Health Department
The Memphis Restaurant Association wants to know why the Health Department rules continue to change for restaurants, and calls for better communication from health officials.
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Coronavirus: Seven new deaths, more than 350 new cases reported
In Shelby County, 361,799 people have been tested for coronavirus; 13% have received positive results.
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Shelby County reports more than 350 new COVID-19 cases, 410 hospitalizations
Memphis-area hospitalizations hit their highest reported number since the pandemic began.
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Health officials: New restrictions a compromise to head off holiday surge
A group of two dozen business owners were critical of the new restrictions, telling county commissioners they will destroy businesses already on the edge. Some argued they are worse than the problems posed by the virus. Meanwhile, the first vaccine shipments could arrive in mid-December.
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Opinion: Friday afternoon is no time to adjust rules for handling a pandemic
The Health Department chose to wait until past the last business hour of the last day of the week, throw the new rules out there, then pack up their briefcases for the weekend.
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Coronavirus: Five new deaths and more than 400 new cases reported
In Shelby County, 356,189 people have been tested for coronavirus; 13% have received positive results.
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Coronavirus: 509 new cases in Shelby County, but no new deaths
On Monday, new directives from the Shelby County Health Department go into effect and put new restrictions on businesses.
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Shelby County reports 185 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths
Overall, the Health Department has reported 44,659 total coronavirus cases and 630 deaths, classifying 40,274 cases as inactive/recovered. Active cases in Shelby County stand at 3,755, a decrease from the 3,942 reported Friday.
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Shelby County averaging 400 COVID-19 cases a day over past two weeks
Since Nov. 7 the Health Department reported 401 new cases and 4,312 test results a day with a 9.3% positivity rate. This span included three of the four highest daily increases in COVID cases since the first case was reported in March.
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The process behind health directives and importance of tripwires
The latest restrictions when warranted will be crafted by the Health Department and Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris as they work with legal experts to enact the health directives countywide.
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Coronavirus: About 250 cases added to total
In Shelby County, 351,616 people have been tested for coronavirus; 13% have received positive results.
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Health Dept. promises new directive by Monday
“It is our opinion that things are at a point where we need to take some action,” Dr. Bruce Randolph said. “Now, the action may not be what is outlined in accordance to the tripwires. It may be something less than that. But indeed, we must act now because if we wait too long, then the numbers will be even worse.”
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Coronavirus: Nearly 400 new cases reported
The 389 cases come from 3,621 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 10.7%.
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Shelby County breaks daily records for coronavirus cases, hospitalization
The 835 cases come from 9,048 tests, which gives the day a positivity rate of 9.2%.
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Coronavirus: Nearly 700 new cases reported
The 686 cases come from 6,396 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 10.7%.
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COVID-19 case total in Shelby County surpasses 42,000
Shelby County has surpassed 42,000 COVID-19 cases. A total of 612 people have died with the virus. An estimated 38,529 people have recovered.
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Shelby County reports 354 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths
Overall, the Health Department has reported 41,747 coronavirus cases and 610 deaths, classifying 37,988 cases as inactive/recovered. Active cases in Shelby County stand at 3,149, an increase from the 3,105 reported Friday.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations approach peak July numbers
From Oct. 31 to Saturday, Nov. 14, the Shelby County Health Department recorded an average of 285 new cases and 3,228 tests performed each day with an 8.8% positivity rate.
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Coronavirus: Nearly 270 cases added to total
There were 376 COVID-positive patients in area hospitals as of 5 p.m. Thursday, according to the Tennessee Healthcare Resource Tracking System.
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Health Department offering free flu shots Nov. 19
The event is part of a statewide emphasis on the flu vaccine; free COVID-19 tests will also be available.
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Health Department temporarily closes 2 clinics due to COVID
Both are scheduled to reopen when employees return from isolation.
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Health Dept.: COVID cases stemming from symptomatic people not staying home
“We are finding a lot of our cases are occurring with people feeling sick, but still going to work, going to a restaurant or socializing,” Dr. Bruce Randolph said.
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