Coronavirus: New cases over 100 again
After two days with fewer than 100 new coronavirus cases reported in Shelby County, the number is more than 100 again.
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After two days with fewer than 100 new coronavirus cases reported in Shelby County, the number is more than 100 again.
Local health officer Dr. Bruce Randolph has said that the new rules will allow people to vote with their feet.
The area’s seven-day moving average stands at 129.
The mask mandate will be lifted in the new health directive, beginning Saturday, May 15.
The day’s positivity rate was also less than 2%.
Shots could begin as soon as a federal vaccine advisory committee issues recommendations for using the two-dose vaccine in 12- to 15-year-olds, expected Wednesday.
There were 217 COVID-positive patients in area hospital beds, as of May 5.
Shelby County’s reported coronavirus total is now 96,512 cases, including 93,321 inactive cases,1,562 active cases and 1,629 deaths.
No new coronavirus-related deaths were reported.
The City of Memphis is ready now to set up phone banks, dispatch street teams.
The 171 cases come from 2,662 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 6.4%.
The 106 cases come from 1,437 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 7.4%.
The sweepstakes is open to any Shelby County resident who has received any coronavirus immunization, including those who have only received one shot.
The change from a by-population allocation comes as demand for the coronavirus vaccines has dropped nationwide.
About 800 people are hospitalized with COVID-19 statewide, as of Monday, according to state data.
Monday’s 113 new cases bring Shelby County’s reported coronavirus total to 95,860 cases, including 92,611 inactive cases, 1,630 active cases and 1,619 deaths.
The Shelby County Health Department reported 149 new coronavirus cases and no additional deaths Sunday, May 2.
Overall, the Health Department has reported 95,598 total coronavirus cases and 1,620 deaths, classifying 92,340 cases as inactive/recovered.
The 187 cases come from 2,795 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 6.7%.
One variant linked to India’s recent COVID-19 surge was detected in Shelby County this week, said David Sweat, Shelby County Health Department deputy director.
The Shelby County Health Department reported 175 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, April 29, and no new deaths.
The 175 cases come from 2,947 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 5.9%.
“Masking got us through the surge and out of the summer surge,” said David Sweat, deputy director of the Shelby County Health Department. “We will only make changes after thoughtful consideration at this point.”
The 113 new cases come from 1,666 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 6.8%.
The 118 cases come from 948 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 12.4%.