Coronavirus: Nearly 115 new cases reported
Volunteers prepare COVID-19 vaccines outside of the Pipkin Building April 7, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
The Shelby County Health Department reported nearly 115 new coronavirus cases and no new deaths on Monday, May 3.
By email, the agency stated the number of deaths reported on Sunday, 1620, was incorrect. The correct number of deaths is 1619.
The number of tests was unavailable, making the day’s positivity rate also unavailable.
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.
Updated local hospital figures were unavailable.
Statewide coronavirus figures are updated Monday through Friday at 2 p.m.