There are 1333 article(s) tagged coronavirus:

• October 2020

  • Health Dept.: ‘We have not canceled Halloween’

    “If you choose to trick or treat, keep it to a family unit and make sure there is social distancing,” Shelby County Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter said.

    By Omer Yusuf October 20, 2020

  • Nearly 350 cases added to Shelby County coronavirus total

    Before last week, Shelby County last saw new coronavirus cases in the 300s in August.

    By Elle Perry October 20, 2020

  • Nearly 300 cases added to Shelby County coronavirus total

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 287 new coronavirus cases and two new related deaths on Monday, Oct. 19.

    By Elle Perry October 19, 2020

  • White House mask mandate doesn’t alter Lee’s mindset

    The White House quietly told Tennessee last week that “a statewide mask mandate must be implemented” to curb its growing spread of COVID-19.

    By The Associated Press October 18, 2020

  • COVID-19 transmission increases as cases and hospitalizations rise locally

    From Oct. 3 to Saturday, Oct. 17, the Shelby County Health Department reported an average of 155 new coronavirus cases and 3,039 test results each day, yielding a 5.1% positivity rate.

    By Omer Yusuf October 17, 2020

  • Shelby County reports 49 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths

    Shelby County’s 49 new COVID-19 cases came from 907 test results, yielding a 5.4% positivity rate. 

    By Omer Yusuf October 17, 2020

  • Coronavirus: New cases above 200 again

    For the second day this week, the Shelby County Health Department reported 250 or more new coronavirus cases. 

    By Elle Perry October 16, 2020

  • Memphis school board members still hesitant to reopen buildings

    Three SCS board members said January is the earliest they feel comfortable reopening school buildings, especially as county health officials this week declared the virus’ autumn “surge” has arrived.

    By Laura Faith Kebede October 16, 2020

  • Five deaths added to Shelby coronavirus total

    According to Health Department data, 13 is the age of the youngest COVID-19 fatality; 100 is the oldest.

    By Elle Perry October 15, 2020

  • 28 Shelby County Schools staff members test positive for coronavirus

    Officials won’t identify where the employees work, while education association leadership says it’s too soon to discuss opening schools.

    By Linda A. Moore October 15, 2020

  • More than 200 hospitalized with coronavirus in this area

    That number, 203, is the highest since Sept. 23.

    By Elle Perry October 14, 2020

  • Coronavirus numbers return to late July levels

    “COVID-19 is still a very much present danger to the people of Shelby County and can be found in virtually all parts of Shelby County,” said Shelby County Health Department Deputy Director David Sweat.

    By Jane Roberts October 14, 2020

  • Almost 350 new coronavirus cases reported Tuesday

    August 9 was the last time Shelby County reported new coronavirus cases in the 300-range; on that day it was 337.

    By Elle Perry October 13, 2020

  • Shelby County adds 159 cases to coronavirus total

    Shelby County’s reported coronavirus total is now 33,134 cases, including 31,081 recoveries, 1,516 active cases and 537 deaths.

    By Elle Perry October 12, 2020

  • Companies consider COVID protocols with new office space

    Many office moves occurring now were being planned before the pandemic.

    By Christin Yates October 11, 2020

  • New COVID-19 cases continue to decline, transmission rate stable countywide

    From Sept. 26 to Saturday, Oct. 10, the Shelby County Health Department reported an average of 134 new coronavirus cases and 3,058 test results each day, yielding a 4.4% positivity rate.

    By Omer Yusuf October 10, 2020

  • Shelby County reports 3 COVID-19 deaths, 146 new cases

    Shelby County’s 146 new coronavirus cases came from 2,774 test results, yielding a 5.3% positivity rate. Test results are not reflective of the previous 24-hour period and include tests over multiple days.

    By Omer Yusuf October 10, 2020

  • Shelby County coronavirus death toll increases by 33, a cumulative total

    More than 500 people in Shelby County have died from the coronavirus, according to the Shelby County Health Department.

    By Elle Perry October 09, 2020

  • New COVID relief funding targets minorities, women, veterans

    Gov. Bill Lee’s Administration unveiled $50 million more Wednesday, Oct. 7, in federal COVID-19 relief funds, this time designed to help businesses owned by minorities, women and veterans.

    By Sam Stockard October 07, 2020

  • Frayser families to receive housing, utility assistance

    The Frayser CDC recently received $450,000 in state CARES Act funds. Eligible families can use the money for housing costs and utility bills.

    By Omer Yusuf October 07, 2020

  • Number of COVID-positive patients in area ICUs stabilizes

    For nearly two weeks, the number of COVID-positive patients in area intensive care unit beds has hovered around the 50-mark.

    By Elle Perry October 07, 2020

  • Athletic departments celebrate looser restrictions for game attendance

    The county Health Department loosened some of the restrictions regarding COVID-19 precautions, moves that will benefit sporting events and restaurants.

    By Jane Roberts, Clay Bailey October 07, 2020

  • Coronavirus: New Shelby County cases back up over 250

    The number of new cases jumped today, with more than 250 reported. 

    By Elle Perry October 06, 2020

  • Health Dept. provides coronavirus updates

    Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announced a “901 Student Passport” program, which allows free admission to museums for students who cannot partake in their normal field trips because of the pandemic.

    By Jane Roberts October 06, 2020

  • Cooper Young runners rev for fun

    Even though the Cooper Young Festival was canceled this year due to coronavirus restrictions, the annual four-miler race went on.

    By Omer Yusuf October 06, 2020