New Shelby County coronavirus numbers unavailable today
The lack of new numbers is due to a data upload issue with the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System, according to the Shelby County Health Department.
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June 2020
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Shelby County has 365 new coronavirus cases, three new deaths
The Shelby County Health Department reported 365 new coronavirus cases and three new deaths Saturday.
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Shelby County coronavirus cases increase by 157, deaths by 2
According to the state’s Hospital Resources Tracking System, 84% of acute care and 83% of intensive care unit hospital beds are being used, overall, in Shelby County.
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Sanford: Mask or no mask? Politics – and gender – inform the decision
A study released this month found that men are less likely to wear masks in public than women. 'Men more than women agree that wearing a face covering is shameful, not cool, a sign of weakness, and a stigma,' one of the study’s authors said.
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Shelby County coronavirus cases rise by 294, deaths by 9
Those 294 new cases come from 2,963 tests, a 9.9% positivity rate.
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Health Department: 232 hospitalized locally for coronavirus
David Sweat, head of epidemiology at the Shelby County Health Department, said the age of those hospitalized has gone down since the pandemic started.
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County to remain in Phase 2 for ‘unforeseeable future’ as cases rise
In the past two weeks, the county reported at least 100 new cases 11 times and the three highest day-over-day increases to date. The record increase being 385 new cases reported Saturday, June 20.
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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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Grizzlies to distribute more than 20,000 ‘Believe Memphis’ masks
The Memphis Grizzlies want to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
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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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Collierville expects decreased revenue, but still approves 2020-21 budget
Collierville's Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved its budget Monday. The town expects COVID-19 to negatively impact revenues.
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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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Quick takes on rising COVID cases, police residency, the demise of ‘Bluff City Law’ and more
Our rising coronavirus rates pre-date the protests – they correspond to our general loosening of restrictions and specifically to Memorial Day – and there’s no specific tracing evidence at the moment that ties cases to them.
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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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Grizzlies star Justise Winslow: “To be honest, I’m a little iffy on Orlando”
Grizzlies star Justice Winslow said he doesn't think bubble is a good idea.
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Coronavirus live blog, May 28: State hits 400,000 coronavirus tests
”That means 6% of our population has stepped forward and asked for a test and received one,” Gov. Lee said during his press briefing.
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Watch Gov. Bill Lee’s press briefing
Gov. Bill Lee’s coronavirus press briefing is scheduled for 3 p.m.
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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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Area adds 150+ new coronavirus cases
The area's daily positivity rate is just about 7%.
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Southern Heritage Classic canceled due to coronavirus
Health concerns associated with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic have led to cancellation of the annual Southern Heritage Classic in September.
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Public health experts reiterate importance of wearing a mask
Over the past week, now much younger people in their 20s and 30s are being hospitalized, according to officials.
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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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