Overall, the Shelby County Health Department reports 31,044 coronavirus cases, 454 deaths and 28,954 cases classified as inactive/recovered. The active case count stands at 1,636, a slight increase from the 1,631 reported Friday.
A Davidson County chancellor ordered the state Friday to update absentee voting guidelines to make sure voters who live with COVID-vulnerable Tennesseans, as well as caretakers, are aware they can cast absentee ballots this fall.
About 18% patients in area ICU beds were either COVID-positive or suspected of having the virus.
The treatment is expected to shorten the illness in those who are sick and build immunity in those who are not.
During an appearance on “Behind The Headlines,” Shelby County Schools Superintendent Joris Ray also pushed back against the narrative that no high school football games for the state’s largest school system could limit the path to higher education for student athletes.
“Limited-service (restaurants) are not riskier than others if measures are followed,” said Dr. Bruce Randolph, Shelby County health officer.
The number of reported COVID-positive patients in area hospital beds, 205, is the highest it has been in more than two weeks.
Wednesday, Sept. 9 is the last time there were more than 200 COVID-positive patients in area hospital beds.
Four vaccine trials are in Phase 3, the final stage; none include children or other special populations.
Gov. Bill Lee’s latest press briefing is in progress.
All high school extracurricular activities are postponed until Oct. 6.
The last time the agency reported less than 100 cases was exactly two weeks ago.
Tennessee superintendents described a litany of problems to legislators Tuesday, Sept. 22, with the worst of the problems being that low-performing students are falling further behind during the COVID-19 pandemic. Related Story: Lawmakers grill education commissioner over ‘missteps’
Teachers voiced their frustration with the current back to school plan at Collierville School Board’s meeting Tuesday night.
As early as Wednesday, some limited-service restaurants will reopen, but all restaurants still must close at 10 p.m.
The latest Health Directive goes into effect at midnight.
The 108 new coronavirus cases reported by the Shelby County Health Department on Tuesday was the lowest number reported in about a week’s time.
On Monday, Sept. 14, the Health Department reported 105 new COVID-19 cases.
The Health Department also reported 231 new coronavirus cases.
FedEx Corp.’s new operating principles acknowledge the need for increasing collaboration among business units FedEx Express, FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight.
Christian Brothers High School shifts to online learning for two weeks due to coronavirus outbreak.
Students at Harding Academy and Evangelical Christian School are attending classes in a pandemic-altered world. It’s not ideal, it’s not 100% safe from COVID-19, and it’s going to be. But for most, it’s the better alternative. Even if you can’t hug your best friend.
And, at local private schools, students give each other ‘air hugs’ and each lunch at their desks, as everyone tries to adjust.
The Shelby County Health Department reported 120 new cases from 2,131 tests. Three new deaths bring the total to 445.
From Sept. 5 to Sept 19, the Health Department reported an average of 148 new coronavirus cases each day. That’s similar to the 146 new-case average from the preceding 14-day period.