Shelby County coronavirus cases rise by nearly 200
The 191 newly reported coronavirus cases come from 1,342 tests, a positivity rate of 14.2%.
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June 2020
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Haushalter: No decisions have been made to modify Phase 2
Shelby County Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter attributes the increase in cases among young people to carelessness as the community moves into Phase 2, more people going out in the warm weather, and too few people wearing masks.
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Shelby County coronavirus case total increases by 109
According to the state’s Health Resources Tracking System, as of June 22, 82% of acute care beds and 76% of ICU beds in Shelby County were being used. Those figures are not for coronavirus patients only, but overall hospitalizations including COVID-19 patients.
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Recent spike in COVID-19 cases not linked to protests or Memorial Day
Over the past eight days, Shelby County recorded its three highest day-over-day increases since the pandemic began locally in March. Saturday’s report of 385 new cases from the health department being the high point.
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Shelby County reports third largest increase of new COVID-19 cases
The Health Department reported 210 new cases on Monday continuing a trend of rising numbers and increased concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Shelby County adds 210 coronavirus cases
Shelby County has 8,094 coronavirus cases and 164 related deaths, according to the health department.
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SCHD reports largest increase of new COVID-19 cases
With daily COVID-19 numbers continuing their rise throughout the county, the Shelby County Health Department reports their largest increase of new cases.
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Health Dept.: Holding festivals not prudent in 2020
As increasing numbers of coronavirus cases are detected in younger people, large gatherings are discouraged. But it's ultimately up to the organizer about whether to move forward or cancel events such as Memphis in May or the Southern Heritage Classic, said Shelby County Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter.
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Coronavirus cases continue to rise locally as transmission spreads
From June 3 to Wednesday, Shelby County averaged 131 new cases and 1,558 tests results a day with an 8.4% positive rate. Five of the six highest single-day totals of new coronavirus cases in Shelby County occurred in the past two weeks.
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Shelby County coronavirus cases increase by nearly 200
More than 100,000 coronavirus tests have been administered in Shelby County.
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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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