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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September 2020
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Shelby County reports 92 new COVID-19 cases, four deaths
The Shelby County Health Department recorded 92 new coronavirus cases, with a daily positivity rate of 9.8% on 939 tests Saturday. Deaths attributed to COVID-19 in Shelby County rose by four with the total now 394.
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Coronavirus: Friday cases more than Wednesday and Thursday combined
The Health Department also reported three new related deaths on Friday, Sept. 4.
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Health Department: Directives will not change for at least 2 weeks
Shelby County Health Department Health Officer Dr. Bruce Randolph said the department will not make any changes to the Health Directive until about two weeks after Labor Day, due to the incubation period of coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: New cases under 100 again, but testing jumps
Those 86 new cases came from 1,278 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 6.7%.
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Coronavirus: New cases below 100, but tests low, too
In addition to the 82 new cases, the Health Department also reported one new related death.
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State Department of Education plans on sharing COVID-19 school data
The state’s Department of Education is expected to announce details Thursday about a plan to share COVID-19 school data, said Commissioner Penny Schwinn.
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Rising transmission rate worrisome as Labor Day weekend approaches
Plus, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris on Tuesday announced $5,000 in funding for Senior Tech Connect, a new county program that will connect long-term care facilities with technology so residents can see their families.
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Number of COVID-positive patients in area ICUs drops to new low
About 24% of area ICU patients were either COVID-positive or suspected of having the virus and about 7% of acute care patients were either COVID-positive or suspected of having the virus.
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A first day of school like no other: SCS opens for everyone in virtual-only model
After weeks of planning and device distributions, Shelby County Schools rings the bell for the first day of virtual school and will stay that way until further notice.
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August 2020
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Christ Community moving drive-thru COVID testing
Those interested in being tested are asked to pre-register by either texting Test2020 to 91999 or by calling (901) 842-3160.
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Coronavirus: Shelby County August death total tops 100
The Shelby County Health Department reported 120 new coronavirus cases and four new related deaths on Monday, Aug. 31.
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Shelby County Health Department reports 194 cases from 1,513 tests
Shelby County Health Department reported 194 new positive cases on Sunday from 1,513 reported tests. Tennessee Department of Health reports 835 new cases out of 11,958 tests.
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Memphis mask fundraising campaign helps on multiple fronts
“Mask for Memphis” raised about $25,000 during the past four months and distributed 2,600 masks at multiple mask giveaway events in Raleigh, Frayser and other North Memphis neighborhoods. Masks provided through the fundraiser are washable and reusable.
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Shelby County reports 221 new COVID-19 cases, one death
Shelby County reported 2,020 more test results Saturday, returning a daily positivity rate of 10.9%. Tests reported are not solely from the preceding 24-hour period, but often from multiple days.
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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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Frayser pair survived COVID-19, but wonder if business can endure
James and Peggy Jefferson were both diagnosed with and recovered from coronavirus in June. Now they can focus on keeping their business, Sherrod’s Furniture and Variety Store, afloat.
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Number of COVID-positive patients in area ICUs again drops below 100
About 26% of area ICU patients were either COVID-positive or suspected of having the virus.
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Cases among student-athletes will be investigated like others, health officials say
Team members and coaches have the highest risk, said David Sweat, deputy director of the local health department.
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Coronavirus: New cases almost double from yesterday but stay under 300
The Shelby County Health Department reported 247 new coronavirus cases and three new related deaths on Thursday, Aug. 27.
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Number of COVID-positive patients in area ICUs drops below 100
The total number of COVID-positive patients in area hospitals was 250, as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25.
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Officer at county juvenile detention center tests positive for COVID-19, commissioner says
County commissioner says officer at juvenile detention center tested positive for COVID-19.
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We risk failure if we don’t manage this well
“Going slow to go fast” describes a strategy of being measured and methodical in the early phases of a journey. Caution is vitally important now. Nothing would be more demoralizing than having to shelter-in-place all over again because we didn’t do the right things in these coming months.
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Coronavirus: Health Department to report cases by school district
The Health Department has been criticized previously for its decision not to release coronavirus case information by individual schools.
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Watch live: Gov. Bill Lee’s latest briefing
Gov. Bill Lee’s latest coronavirus briefing is in progress.
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