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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November 2020
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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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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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Coronavirus: Hospitalizations continue to rise
There were 397 COVID-positive patients in area hospital beds as of 5 p.m. Tuesday.
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Opinion: Hospital CEOs urge residents to make good choices
Letter from local hospital CEOs calls for residents to take personal responsibility for helping curb a growing surge of coronavirus cases in and around Shelby County.
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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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Watch the COVID-19 task force briefing
Shelby County has a new high in daily coronavirus case increases, with the 835 reported on Tuesday, Nov. 17.
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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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SCS: 65% of students will remain off campus when schools reopen in January
The Shelby County Schools district says 65% of parents who responded to a survey want their children off-campus when school resumes in person in January; 24% chose in-school learning and 11% didn’t respond.
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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 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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Coronavirus: 10 new deaths reported
Since March, the Health Department has reported 604 Shelby County deaths from coronavirus.
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Mayo offers ACS semester progress report at Arlington chamber luncheon
Jeff Mayo took over in the middle of a pandemic to steer the Arlington Community Schools. Now, he is preparing for his second semester at the helm.
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Coronavirus: Fewer than 200 new cases reported
The Shelby County Health Department reported 187 new coronavirus cases and five new related deaths.
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Health Dept. reports second highest number of new cases since pandemic began
Tuesday’s 691 cases come from 8,252 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 8.4%.
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More than 500 cases added to Shelby County coronavirus total
In Shelby County, 331,167 people have been tested for coronavirus; 12% of them have received a positive result.
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COVID-19 positivity rate, hospitalizations increase in Shelby County
From Oct. 24 to Saturday, Nov. 7, the Shelby County Health Department reported an average of 225 new coronavirus cases and 2,840 test results a day with a 7.9% positivity rate.
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Opinion: Students weigh in on returning to classroom and anxiety of virus
“As students, many of us are saddened when we see decisions made about our well-being that will not affect the decision-makers but will clearly affect us. We just hope this starts a true conversation where every argument is given equitable consideration.”
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Shelby County reports 17 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death
Overall, the Health Department has reported 39,048 total coronavirus cases and 583 deaths, classifying 36,049 cases as inactive/recovered.
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Coronavirus: Nearly 300 new cases reported
The 290 cases come from 2,549 tests, which gives the day a positivity rate of 11.4%.
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