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New Virus Cases Rise by 97

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New virus case numbers rose by 97 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March 2020 at 89,778. 

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — fell to 1,012. The number reached a record high of more than 8,000 in late December and only rose above 2,000 in October. The new active case count represents 1.1 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March 2020. 

As of Wednesday in Shelby County, 226,456 COVID-19 vaccine doses had been given. So far, 67,798 people had been given two doses for full vaccination, and 158,658 had been given a single dose. 

The Shelby County Health Department reported that 1,060,657 tests have been given since March. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people. 

The latest weekly positivity rate fell to its lowest level since the pandemic began in March 2020. The average number of positive cases for the week of February 28th was 3.3 percent. That’s down from the record-high 17.5 percent in late December. 

No new deaths were reported over the last 24 hours. The total death toll now stands at 1,539. 

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New Virus Cases Rise By 65

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New Virus Cases Rise By 65

New virus case numbers rose by 65 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March 2020 at 89,597.

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — are 1,041. The number reached a record high of more than 8,000 in late December and only rose above 2,000 in October. The new active case count represents 1.2 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March 2020.

As of Thursday in Shelby County, 217,547 COVID-19 vaccine doses had been given. So far, 65,864 people had been given two doses for full vaccination, and 151,683 had been given a single dose.

The Shelby County Health Department reported that 1,057,962 tests have been given since March. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

The latest weekly positivity rate fell to its lowest level since the pandemic began in March 2020. The average number of positive cases for the week of February 28th was 3.3 percent. That’s down from the record-high 17.5 percent in late December.

No new deaths were reported over the last 24 hours. The total death toll now stands at 1,539. 

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104 New Virus Cases Reported

New virus case numbers rose by 104 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March 2020 at 89,271.

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — is 1,043. The number reached a record high of more than 8,000 in late December. The new active case count represents 1.2 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March 2020.

As of Friday, March 12th, in Shelby County, 200,865 COVID-19 vaccine doses had been given. As of Friday, 63,098 people had been given two doses for full vaccination, and 137,767 had been given a single dose.

The Shelby County Health Department reported that 3,458 tests have been given in the last 24 hours. So far, 1,050,837 tests have been given here since March 2020. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

The latest reported positivity rate declined. The average number of positive cases (reported from February 21st to March 6th) was 3.2 percent. That’s down from the 5 percent of average cases recorded the week before. A record-high of 17.9 percent was reported in late December.

No new deaths were reported over the last 24 hours. The total death toll now stands at 1,533.

The average age of those who have died in Shelby County is 73, according to the health department. The age of the youngest COVID-19 death was 13. The oldest person to die from the virus was 103.

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New Virus Cases Rise by 112

New virus case numbers rose by 112 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March 2020 at 89,167.

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — is 1,106. The number reached a record high of more than 8,000 in late December. The new active case count represents 1.2 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March 2020.

As of Thursday, March 11th, in Shelby County, 194,116 COVID-19 vaccine doses had been given. As of Thursday, 61,800 people had been given two doses for full vaccination, and 132,316 had been given a single dose.

The Shelby County Health Department reported that 3,744 tests have been given in the last 24 hours. So far, 1,047,379 tests have been given here since March 2020. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

The latest reported weekly positivity rate declined. (Weekly positivity rate for the week of February 28th has not yet been released.) The average number of positive cases for the week of February 21st was 5 percent. That’s down from the 7 percent of average cases recorded the week before. A record-high of 17.9 percent was reported in late December.

Four new deaths were reported over the last 24 hours. The total death toll now stands at 1,533.

The average age of those who have died in Shelby County is 73, according to the health department. The age of the youngest COVID-19 death was 13. The oldest person to die from the virus was 103.

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Number of Two-Dose Vaccine Recipients Tops 60,000

New virus case numbers rose by 106 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March 2020 at 89,055.

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — is 1,151. The number reached a record high of more than 8,000 in late December. The new active case count represents 1.3 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March 2020.

As of Wednesday, March 10th, in Shelby County, 187,227 COVID-19 vaccine doses had been given. As of Wednesday, 60,402 people had been given two doses for full vaccination, and 126,825 had been given a single dose.

The Shelby County Health Department reported that 1,866 tests have been given in the last 24 hours. So far, 1,043,605 tests have been given here since March 2020. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

The latest reported weekly positivity rate declined. (Weekly positivity rate for the week of February 28th has not yet been released.) The average number of positive cases for the week of February 21st was 4.9 percent. That’s down from the 7 percent of average cases recorded the week before. A record-high of 17.8 percent was reported in late December.

Two new deaths were reported over the last 24 hours. The total death toll in Shelby County now stands at 1,529.

The average age of those who have died in Shelby County is 73, according to the health department. The age of the youngest COVID-19 death was 13. The oldest person to die from the virus was 103.

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41 New COVID Cases Reported

New virus case numbers rose by 41 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March 2020 at 88,949.

Th total number of current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — is 1,258. The number reached a record high of more than 8,000 in late December and only rose above 2,000 in October. The new active case count represents 1.4 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March 2020.

As of Tuesday, March 9th, in Shelby County, 182,789 COVID-19 vaccine doses had been given. As of Tuesday, 59,108 people had been given two doses for full vaccination, and 123,681 had been given a single dose.

The Shelby County Health Department reported that 651 tests have been given in the last 24 hours. So far, 1,041,739 tests have been given here since March 2020. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

The latest reported weekly positivity rate declined. (Weekly positivity rate for the week of February 28th has not yet been released.) The average number of positive cases for the week of February 21st was 4.9 percent. That’s down from the 7 percent of average cases recorded the week before. A record-high of 17.8 percent was reported in late December.

No new deaths were reported over the last 24 hours. The total death toll now stands at 1,527.

The average age of those who have died in Shelby County is 73, according to the health department. The age of the youngest COVID-19 death was 13. The oldest person to die from the virus was 103.

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COVID-19 Cases Rise by 140

New virus case numbers rose by 140 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March 2020 at 88,908.

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — is 1,354. The number reached a record high of more than 8,000 in late December and only rose above 2,000 in October. The new active case count represents 1.5 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March 2020.

As of Monday, March 8th, in Shelby County, 179,867 COVID-19 vaccine doses had been given. As of Monday, 57,751 people had been given two doses for full vaccination, and 122,116 had been given a single dose.

The Shelby County Health Department reported that 2,479 tests have been given in the last 24 hours. So far, 1,041,088 tests have been given here since March 2020. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

The latest reported weekly positivity rate declined. (Weekly positivity rate for the week of February 28th has not yet been released.) The average number of positive cases for the week of February 21st was 4.9 percent. That’s down from the 7 percent of average cases recorded the week before. A record-high of 17.8 percent was reported in late December.

No new deaths were reported over the last 24 hours. The total death toll now stands at 1,527.

The average age of those who have died in Shelby County is 73, according to the health department. The age of the youngest COVID-19 death was 13. The oldest person to die from the virus was 103.

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New COVID-19 Virus Cases Up by 178

New virus case numbers rose by 178 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March 2020 at 88,521.

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — are 1,302. The number reached a record high of more than 8,000 in late December and only rose above 2,000 in October. The new active case count represents 1.5 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March 2020.

As of Friday, March 5th, in Shelby County, 164,472 COVID-19 vaccine doses had been given. As of Friday, 50,679 people had been given two doses for full vaccination, and 113,793 had been given a single dose.

The Shelby County Health Department reported that 3,410 tests have been given in the last 24 hours. So far, 1,032,550 tests have been given here since March 2020. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

The latest weekly positivity rate declined. The average number of positive cases for the week of February 21st was 4.9 percent. That’s down from the 7 percent of average cases recorded the week before. It’s all down from the record-high 17.5 percent in late December.

Six new deaths were reported over the last 24 hours. The total death toll now stands at 1,517.



The average age of those who have died in Shelby County is 73, according to the health department. The age of the youngest COVID-19 death was 13. The oldest person to die from the virus was 103.

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New Virus Cases Rise By 129

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New Virus Cases Rise By 129

New virus case numbers rose by 129 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March 2020 at 88,551.

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — are 1,281. The number reached a record high of more than 8,000 in late December and only rose above 2,000 in October. The new active case count represents 1.5 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March 2020.

As of Thursday in Shelby County, 159,064 COVID-19 vaccine doses had been given. As of Thursday, 47,919 people had been given two doses for full vaccination, and 111,145 had been given a single dose.

The Shelby County Health Department reported that 2,814 tests have been given in the last 24 hours. So far, 1,029,140 tests have been given here since March 2020. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

The latest weekly positivity rate rose for the first time in six weeks. The average number of positive cases for the week of February 14th was 7 percent. That’s up slightly from the 6.4 percent of average cases recorded the week before. It’s all down from the record-high 17.5 percent in late December.

Eleven new deaths were reported over the last 24 hours. The total death toll now stands at 1,511.

The average age of those who have died in Shelby County is 74, according to the health department. The age of the youngest COVID-19 death was 13. The oldest person to die from the virus was 103.

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COVID-19 Death Toll Rises to 1,500

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COVID-19 Death Toll Rises to 1,500

New virus case numbers rose by 61 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March 2020 at 88,214.

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — are 1,225. The number reached a record high of more than 8,000 in late December and only rose above 2,000 in October. The new active case count represents 1.4 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March 2020.

As of Wednesday in Shelby County, 152,507 COVID-19 vaccine doses had been given. As of Wednesday, 45,705 people had been given two doses for full vaccination, and 106,802 had been given a single dose.

The Shelby County Health Department reported that 1,244 tests have been given in the last 24 hours. So far, 1,026,326 tests have been given here since March 2020. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

The latest weekly positivity rate rose for the first time in six weeks. The average number of positive cases for the week of February 14th was 7 percent. That’s up slightly from the 6.4 percent of average cases recorded the week before. It’s all down from the record-high 17.5 percent in late December.

Two new deaths were reported over the last 24 hours. The total death toll now stands at 1,500. The average age of those who have died in Shelby County is 74, according to the health department. The age of the youngest COVID-19 death was 13. The oldest person to die from the virus was 103.