Shelby County coronavirus cases increase by nearly 200
More than 100,000 coronavirus tests have been administered in Shelby County.
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June 2020
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Health department resumes free mask distribution
The EPA and Tennessee Department of Health have certified the safety of these masks.
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Shelby County coronavirus cases increase by more than 250
That’s a 33% increase from the previous highest single-day increase.
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Shelby County not moving to Phase 3 as cases, hospitalizations rise
Shelby County will not move to the third phase of reopening in the COVID-19 pandemic right now.
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Shelby County records highest coronavirus case total
The Shelby County Health Department confirmed 256 new cases Monday, surpassing the previous single-day increases on June 9, with 192 new cases and June 2, with 190 new cases.
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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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Tennessee coronavirus cases top 30,000
Shelby County reports 80 new coronavirus cases, and bringing the total to 6,636, with 139 deaths. Tennessee has confirmed 30,432 cases, with 475 deaths.
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Shelby County Health Dept. gives details on Phase 3
Shelby County Health Dept. director Alisa Haushalter opened Thursday’s briefing with some thoughts on Phase 3.
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Shelby County coronavirus cases continue to rise as testing levels off
Following an increase in new cases over the past two weeks, the Shelby County Health Department announced Monday plans to delay a move into Phase 3 until at least June 15.
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Shelby County coronavirus cases increase by 101, deaths by 3
More than 90,000 coronavirus tests have been administered in Shelby County.
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Coronavirus cases: Area sees almost 90 more cases, two deaths
With these new figures, the area’s positivity rate stays at 6.8%.
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COVID-19 Task Force: ‘Being older than 55 is a risk factor in itself’
Epidemiology chief David Sweat said the "vast majority" of deaths are patients age 55 and older.
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OD prevention team plans event Saturday
The Street Team for Overdose Prevention (S.T.O.P.) will host an outreach event Saturday, June 6, to focus on ZIP code 38109 where overdoses are up significantly.
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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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Shelby County confirms 98 new cases, as testing drops to 1,611
Shelby County confirmed 5,412 coronavirus cases, 116 deaths and 3,663 recoveries, according to the health department.
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Mayor extends Phase 2; health official says city’s not ready for Phase 3
Shelby County Health Department reported 190 new cases, the largest increase since April 24. “As things are now, based on the trends that we see now ... I do not think we can move into Phase 3 right now,” health officer Dr. Bruce Randolph said.
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Health Department halts distribution of free face masks
Questions arise about the safety of odor-fighting Silvadur applied to the masks, which diminishes in the fabric with washings.
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Spikes in OD rates sign of anguish across county
IAC Associates has extended its addiction help at Baptist Memorial Health Care, including a hotline it opened recently.
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May 2020
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Shelby County confirms 90 new cases as testing drops
Shelby County confirmed 4,793 coronavirus cases, 108 deaths and 3,378 recoveries as of Friday, according to the health department. The total number of tests reported in Shelby County is 70,227 with a positive rate of 6.8%.
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Coronavirus live blog, May 10: Flyover set for Tuesday afternoon
The Tennessee Air National Guard has scheduled a statewide “Salute to Healthcare Heroes” flyover on Tuesday, May 12. A C-17 cargo plane based at the 164th Air Lift Wing at Memphis International Airport is scheduled to soar over the Memphis area from 2.to 2:15 p.m.
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Shelby County confirms 122 new cases with positive rate spike
Three new deaths from the virus were reported Thursday. The day before was the single highest to date with eight deaths.
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Health Department advises against in-person graduation
The Shelby County Health Department has advised against large in-person graduation ceremonies, according to a letter by Gary Lilly sent to Collierville seniors and parents.
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Overall COVID-19 positivity rate continues decline despite increase of cases
With 49 new cases in Shelby County between Thursday and Friday, the overall rate of positivity continues its fall well below 10%.
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Shelby County’s case rate stabilizes as positive rate declines
Shelby County’s COVID-19 case rate remained stable over the past month as testing numbers rose and the positivity rate continued a steady decline, according to Shelby County Health Department data.
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New coronavirus cases and testing jump locally
This is the fifth time in the past eight days, Shelby County reported at least 100 new coronavirus cases. The average is about 96 new cases a day as testing numbers over the same eight-day span is 1,407.
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