There are 32 article(s) tagged COVID 19 cases:

• May 2021

  • Memphians mobilizing to help India fight COVID

    Members of the Indian immigrant community send planeload of oxygen concentrators, other aid to help pandemic-plagued nation.

    By David Waters May 12, 2021

• March 2021

  • Coronavirus: Third day of more than 100 new cases

    Today’s 119 cases come from 2,968 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 4%.

    By Allyson Brown March 26, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Health Department reports 10 new deaths

    New numbers reported March 25th gave the day a positivity rate of 3.6%.

    By Allyson Brown March 25, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Fewer than 90 new cases, no new deaths

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 85 new coronavirus cases and zero new coronavirus-related deaths on Tuesday, March 23. 

    By Allyson Brown March 23, 2021

  • Coronavirus: 150 new cases reported, 2 deaths

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 150 new coronavirus cases and two additional virus-related deaths Saturday, March 20.

    By Omer Yusuf March 20, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Fewer than 50 new coronavirus cases reported

    The Shelby County Health Department reported fewer than 50 new coronavirus cases Friday, but reported five new related deaths.

    By Allyson Brown March 19, 2021

  • Coronavirus: New cases over 100, third day of no new deaths

    Updated with: Area hospital capacity data.

    By Allyson Brown March 18, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Fewer than 100 new cases reported

    Zero deaths were reported Tuesday.

    By Allyson Brown March 16, 2021

  • Coronavirus: 112 new cases bring positivity rate near 3%

    Shelby County Health Department reported 112 new coronavirus cases and four new coronavirus-related deaths on Thursday. The positivity rate is 2.9%.

    By Allyson Brown March 11, 2021

  • Coronavirus: More than 100 new cases reported again

    In alignment with the Tennessee Department of Health, the Shelby County Health Department added more high risk conditions to phase 1c of vaccinations.

    By Allyson Brown March 10, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Shelby County reports fewer than 50 new cases

    Shelby County Health Department reported fewer than 50 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday.

    By Allyson Brown March 09, 2021

  • In about 30 minutes, pair score second dose at Pipkin Building

    Those in line Saturday were receiving the Pfizer vaccine. More than 1,100 doses were available to those who made appointments.

    By Allyson Brown March 08, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Local numbers climbing again

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 178 new coronavirus cases and six new coronavirus-related deaths on Friday.

    By Allyson Brown March 05, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Shelby County set for phase 1c

    According to the latest Shelby County Health Department data, 111,145 people in Shelby County have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose; 47,919 people have received both COVID-19 vaccine doses, meaning they are fully vaccinated.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 04, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Local numbers rise slightly

    Residents who are 16 years old or older with health conditions that put them at risk of serious illness from COVID-19 will be able to sign up for vaccinations on Monday.

    By Allyson Brown March 03, 2021

  • Single-dose Johnson & Johnson headed to state; details regarding Shelby unclear

    The first shipment of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine is expected to arrive in Tennessee on Wednesday as local officials increase the anticipated number of vaccines administered by Aug. 1.

    By Omer Yusuf March 03, 2021

  • Coronavirus: 42 new cases reported

    Those 42 cases come from just 937 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 4.5%.

    By Allyson Brown March 02, 2021

• February 2021

  • Coronavirus: New cases still below 200, but hospitalizations climb statewide

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 192 new coronavirus cases and 12 new coronavirus-related deaths on Saturday.

    By Allyson Brown February 27, 2021

  • Coronavirus: New cases around 200

    The day’s positivity rate for Shelby County is 5.5%. The total number of coronavirus-related deaths is 1,484.

    By Allyson Brown February 26, 2021

  • Coronavirus: New cases climb back above 200

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 220 new coronavirus cases and 19 new coronavirus-related deaths on Wednesday.

    By Allyson Brown February 25, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Cases slightly up but 7-day average remains under 100

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 141 new coronavirus cases Wednesday.

    By Allyson Brown February 24, 2021

  • Coronavirus: 0 deaths reported in last 24 hours

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 110 new coronavirus cases and zero new coronavirus-related deaths on Tuesday.

    By Allyson Brown February 23, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Deaths climb again after downward trend

    All vaccination locations are closed Saturday, Feb. 20, and Sunday, Feb. 21, with the exception of the Southwest Tennessee Community College Whitehaven site.

    By Allyson Brown February 19, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Cases climb again after downward trend

    Coronavirus numbers go back up in Shelby County.

    By Allyson Brown February 12, 2021

• January 2021

  • McGowen on COVID vaccine: ‘Send us as much as you can’

    On “Behind The Headlines,” Doug McGowen, the city’s chief operating officer, and Dr. Jon McCullers of UTHSC said multiple plans to vaccinate more than 600,000 people in Shelby County are ready to be used and adjusted to roll with the circumstances.

    By Bill Dries January 22, 2021