Stadium capacity changes expected in health directive next week
In the next Health Directive, Dr. Bruce Randolph expects the Health Department will revise indoor and outdoor seating capacity for sporting events.
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October 2020
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September 2020
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Haushalter hopes COVID effort is model for other chronic city problems
Record homicide, overdose rates are a sign of inordinate stress, the health department director says and qualify as public health issues for region.
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Health Dept. may ease restrictions this week or next
“It’s likely that all restaurants will be held to the same requirements as it relates to safety measures and how you operate,” said Dr. Bruce Randolph, Shelby County Health Department health officer.
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Coronavirus cases stable in city but rising in suburbs, rural areas
The positivity rate for COVID-19 tests is on the rise in Shelby County suburbs and rural West Tennessee.
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Shelby County’s new COVID-19 cases declining ahead of Labor Day weekend
From Aug. 22 to Saturday, Sept. 5, the health department reported an average of 146 new cases a day and 1,466 test results a day yielding a 10% positivity rate.
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August 2020
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Shelby County’s COVID-19 cases and positivity rate decline
From August 15 to 29, the Shelby County Health Department reported an average of 176 new coronavirus cases and 1,709 test results a day with a 10.3% positivity rate.
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Health official: COVID-19 surge hospital doesn’t have to be our destiny
Until last week, the COVID-19 Hospital Impact Model for Epidemics (CHIME) from the University of Pennsylvania predicted 1,500 daily hospitalizations around that time.
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Labs improving turnaround times on COVID-19 tests
The health department reported 235 new coronavirus cases Thursday. That’s the fifth consecutive day with fewer than 300 new cases, and the third consecutive day testing results were below 2,000.
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Health official: Legally permitted does not mean medically recommended
“As things become more open, we’re relying on you, your own judgement to decide whether or not you should attend or participate in certain activities,” Dr. Bruce Randolph said.
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Shelby County’s COVID-19 cases have stabilized but with several caveats
During the period between July 22 to Wednesday, the county reported about 362 new cases and 2,309 tests results a day with a 15.7% positivity rate.
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If positive trends continue, U of M could have more in-person classes, and sooner
U of M needs several weeks of downward COVID-19 trends before it will consider bringing more students back.
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Official: Shelby County seeing positive coronavirus indicators
Dr. Bruce Randolph, Shelby County Health Department health officer, attributed the positive indicators locally to increased mask usage and other restrictions put in place.
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Health official: Local athletic venues need to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines
High school sporting events, University of Memphis football and latest coronavirus data highlight Tuesday's COVID-19 joint task force briefing.
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July 2020
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New Shelby County COVID-19 cases increased by 96% in July
From July 15 to Wednesday, Shelby County averaged 375 new cases a day, 2,463 test results a day yielding a 15.2% positivity rate.
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528 new COVID-19 cases over several days, health official says
The case total reported Tuesday is the second highest daily increase in the pandemic. Another 3,391 test results were reported with a positivity rate of 15.6%.
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County averaging more than 200 COVID-19 cases a day the past 2 weeks
During that span, Shelby County recorded its four highest single-day increases in new cases and exceeded a 10% daily positivity rate in 10 of the past 14 days.
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June 2020
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Concern COVID-19 cases could increase after July 4th weekend
After new COVID-19 cases rose following Mother’s Day and Memorial Day holidays, Shelby County Health Department’s health officer Dr. Bruce Randolph is concerned the same will occur after the Fourth of July weekend.
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Official: About 13% of local population tested for coronavirus
Shelby County has performed more coronavirus tests than any other county in the state, according to Health Officer Dr. Bruce Randolph.
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Health Department outlines steps toward Phase 3
Alisa Haushalter provided guidelines for residents to follow that will help move the county toward Phase 3. Additionally, she addressed Shelby County Commission's decision to provide additional funding for hiring 141 new positions.
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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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May 2020
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The ones we’ve lost: Area sees 100 local COVID-19 deaths and counting
The death count is dramatically lower than early warnings, but no less tragic, as coronavirus precautions left many victims to die alone, isolated from their spouses and children, dear friends and clergy.
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Calkins: Hey, Memphians, there’s good news on COVID-19 (so you’re allowed to embrace it)
The experts are "optimistic and hopeful" about the trajectory of COVID-19 in Memphis. So you can be, too.
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What a $12 million local COVID testing infusion will – and won’t – do
Mayor Jim Strickland’s proposal to expand testing moves the city closer to a more ambitious scaling up of COVID-19 testing as local health experts explore an even broader scale for the long term.
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Health Dept.: The data is determined by behavior
”What we do this weekend will have an effect on what we do later,” said health officer Dr. Bruce Randolph.
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Watch today’s COVID-19 Joint Task Force briefing
Thursday's COVID-19 Joint Task Force briefing features Shelby County Health Department health officer Dr. Bruce Randolph.
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