Spikes in OD rates sign of anguish across county
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Topic: Shelby County Health Department
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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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Shelby County reports 50 new cases, 8 deaths
Shelby County Health Department confirmed 50 new cases Wednesday, May 27, as testing numbers decreased to 821.
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Coronavirus Live Blog, May 26: Collierville shifts fireworks to Labor Day
Collierville is rescheduling its annual fireworks show to Labor Day weekend. The event is traditionally held as an Independence Day celebration. This year it will mark the town's 150th anniversary. About 20,000 people usually gather at H.W. Cox Park for the event.
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Health Department: Transmission happening in households, workplaces
Shelby County Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter said Shelby County could conduct 2,400 tests a day, but many sites lack people who want the tests -- some are at only 40% of capacity.
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Shelby County cases rise as testing jumps over 2,100
Shelby County reported 4,531 total cases with 94 deaths and 3,047 recoveries
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Tennessee cases increase by 462, deaths by 2
In Tennessee, 13,073 people are considered officially recovered from the disease.
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Residency gives Southwest’s 2-year nursing students edge in public health
The director of the Shelby County Health Department started her career with a two-year nursing degree. Now she has initiated a partnership with Southwest Tennessee Community College to provide paid Health Department residencies for associate-degree nurses.
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Many nursing homes with largest coronavirus outbreaks have two things in common
Nursing homes are among the hardest hit by the coronavirus - nearly four in ten deaths in Shelby County occurred in those facilities.
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Harris could extend Wellpath contract after commissioners reject it
The County Commission isn't likely to approve another contract with the health care provider.
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Positivity rate declines with small increase in positive cases; Randolph stresses holiday safety
Shelby County's positivity rate has declined slightly with a small increase in cases due to more than 1,400 administered tests Wednesday.
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Shelby County sees largest single day increase since early April
Shelby County reported 128 new cases this week, the largest single day increase since April 9.
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Haushalter: Health Department hiring can call attention to public health’s role
Director Alisa Haushalter said hiring at the health department can call attention to public health’s role.
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Drug dealers warned, help offered for those fighting addiction as overdoses spike
Alisa Haushalter, Amy Weirich, Michael Dunavant and other local officials continue to raise concerns over Shelby County's latest surge in drug overdoses.
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Shelby County reports record number of tests
Shelby County surpassed its testing goal Monday and performed more than 2,600 tests. The county also reported an additional 116 cases and three new deaths.
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Health Dept.: Masks required for employees, encouraged for customers
”We must create an environment where masks are the norm,” Shelby County Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter said.
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Watch today’s COVID-19 Joint Task Force briefing
Tuesday's COVID-19 Joint Task Force briefing is scheduled for noon and set to feature Shelby County Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter.
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Shelby County reports 116 new cases, performs 2,615 tests
More than 2,500 people are considered recovered from the disease.
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Job portal launched for 141 new Health Department positions
The new positions, dedicated to fighting the pandemic, include administrative staff, strike teams, epidemiologists, nurses, case investigators, enforcement and compliance investigators, data entry and training personnel and testing teams.
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