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Total Virus Case Count Tops 87,000

New virus case numbers rose by 110 over the last 24 hours. It’s the second day in a row the number has swelled into the triple digits. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March at 87,088.  

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — rose slightly to 1,531. The number reached a record high of more than 8,000 in late December. The figure had been as low as 1,299 in September, and rose above 2,000 in October. The new active case count represents 1.8 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March.

As of Monday in Shelby County, 105,338 COVID-19 vaccine doses had been given. As of Monday morning, 30,250 people had been given two doses for full vaccination, and 75,088 had been given a single dose.

The Shelby County Health Department reported that 838 tests were given in the last 24 hours. Since March, 1,007,168 tests have been given since March. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

The latest weekly positivity rate fell again for the sixth week in a row to 6.4 percent. That’s down from the 7.4 percent rate recorded in the previous week, and 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 1,460.

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.

New Virus Cases Rise By 113

New virus case numbers rose by 113 over the last 24 hours. It’s the first time in days the number has swelled into the triple digits. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March at 86,978.  

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — is 1,527. The number reached a record high of more than 8,000 in late December. The figure had been as low as 1,299 in September, and rose above 2,000 in October. The new active case count represents 1.8 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March.

In Shelby County, 105,338 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been given. As of Monday morning, 30,250 people had been given two doses for full vaccination, and 75,088 had been given a single dose.

The Shelby County Health Department reported that 1,006,330 tests have been given since March. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

The latest weekly positivity rate fell again for the sixth week in a row to 6.4 percent. That’s down from the 7.4 percent rate recorded in the previous week, and down from the record-high 17.5 percent in late December.

One new death was reported over the last 24 hours. The total death toll now stands at 1,460.

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.

Active Virus Cases Fall Below 2,000

New virus case numbers rose by 42 over the last 24 hours. The figure hasn’t been that low since late March. The figure has not been in the double digits since late May. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March at 86,686.
 

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — fell to 1,847, continuing what has become a daily slide in the figure. The number reached a record high of more than 8,000 in late December. The figure had been as low as 1,299 in September, and rose above 2,000 in October. The new active case count represents 2.2 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March.

In Shelby County, 103,068 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been given. As of Friday morning, 29,012 people had been given two doses for full vaccination, and 74,056 had been given a single dose.

The Shelby County Health Department reported that 784 tests have been given in the last 24 hours. Since March, 1,003,385 tests have been given here. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

The latest weekly positivity rate fell again for the sixth week in a row to 6.4 percent. That’s down from the 7.4 percent rate recorded in the previous week, and down from the record-high 17.5 percent in late December.

Nine new deaths were reported over the last 24 hours. Though, those deaths may have not occurred within the last day. Reports come from many agencies and aren’t all reported on the day of the death. The total death toll now stands at 1,452.

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.

Daily Virus Case Count Lowest Since May

New virus case numbers rose by 84 over the last 24 hours. The figure hasn’t been that low since mid-May. The figure has not been in the double digits since late May. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March at 86,606.  

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — fell to 2,385, continuing what has become a daily slide in the figure. The number reached a record high of more than 8,000 in late December. The figure had been as low as 1,299 in September, and rose above 2,000 in October. The new active case count represents 2.8 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March.

In Shelby County, 100,324 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been given. As of Wednesday morning, 28,123 people had been given two doses for full vaccination, and 72,201 had been given a single dose.

The Shelby County Health Department reported that 1,589 tests have been given in the last 24 hours. Since March, 1,001,126 tests have been given here. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

The latest weekly positivity rate fell again for the fifth week in a row to 7.4 percent. That’s down from the 9.4 percent rate recorded in the previous week, and down from the record-high 17.5 percent in late December.

No new deaths were reported over the last 24 hours. Though, deaths may have occurred within the last day. Reports come from many agencies and aren’t all reported on the day of the death. The total death toll now stands at 1,441. No new deaths have been reported in the last three days.

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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Shelby County Health Department nurse Janice Stahl, RN was first in line to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Nurse Stahl provides COVID-19 testing at the Collierville clinic and Shelby Farms clinic.

Severe winter weather has closed all Shelby County COVID-19 vaccination sites.

Here’s the latest from the Shelby County Health Department:

All Shelby County Health Department facilities and the following COVID-19 vaccination sites will remain closed through Saturday, February 20, 2021, due to inclement weather and the threat of hazardous driving conditions.

Those sites include:

· Appling Inspection Station – 2355 Appling City Cove, Memphis, 38133

· Pipkin Building – 940 Early Maxwell Road, Memphis, 38104

· Germantown Baptist Church – 9450 Poplar Avenue, Germantown, 38139

· Southwest Tennessee Community College Whitehaven Center – 1234 Finley Road, Memphis, 38116

· CSFP Warehouse – 1020 South Bellevue, Memphis, 38106

All appointments scheduled for Tuesday, February 16th, through Saturday, February 20th, will be rescheduled to a future date.

Next week all partners will be working diligently to get vaccine to the Shelby County community.

Updated information regarding closures will be posted on the www.shelby.community website.

COVID-19 Tests Top 1 Million

New virus case numbers rose by 116 over the last 24 hours. The figure hasn’t been that low since September 6th. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March at 86,522.
 

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — fell to 2,604, continuing what has become a daily slide in the figure. The number reached a record high of more than 8,000 in late December. The figure had been as low as 1,299 in September, and rose above 2,000 in October. The new active case count represents 3 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March.

In Shelby County, 99,649 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been given. As of Tuesday morning, 27,751 people had been given two doses for full vaccination, and 71,898 had been given a single dose.

The Shelby County Health Department reported that 1,589 tests have been given in the last 24 hours. Since March, 1,001,126 tests have been given here. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

The latest weekly positivity rate fell again for the fifth week in a row to 7.4 percent. That’s down from the 9.4 percent rate recorded in the previous week, and down from the record-high 17.5 percent in late December.

No new deaths were reported over the last 24 hours. Though, deaths may have occurred within the last day. Reports come from many agencies and aren’t all reported on the day of the death. The total death toll now stands at 1,441.

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.

New Virus Cases Rise By 156

New virus case numbers rose by 156 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March at 86,406.

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — fell to 2,633, continuing what has become a daily slide in the figure. The number reached a record high of more than 8,000 in late December. The figure had been as low as 1,299 in September, and rose above 2,000 only in October. The new active case count represents 3 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March.

In Shelby County, 99,098 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been given. As of Monday morning, 27,512 people had been given two doses for full vaccination, and 71,586 had been given a single dose.

The Shelby County Health Department reported that 999,537 tests have been given here since March. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

The latest weekly positivity rate fell again for the fifth week in a row to 7.4 percent. That’s down from the 9.4 percent rate recorded in the previous week, and down from the record-high 17.5 percent in late December.

One new death was reported over the last 24 hours, though the death may not have occurred within the last day. Reports come from many agencies and aren’t all reported on the day of the death. The total death toll now stands at 1,441. 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.

Shelby County Health Department is closely monitoring developing weather conditions and will make decisions regarding operations on a day-to-day basis during inclement weather. On Monday, the health department is providing essential services only due to inclement weather. Updated information will be posted to its websites: Shelbytnhealth.com and Shelby.community.com.

All appointments scheduled for Thursday, February 11th, and Friday, February 12th due to inclement weather have been rescheduled to Thursday, February 18th and Friday, February 19th, respectively.

Positivity Rate Falls for Fifth Straight Week

New virus case numbers rose by 213 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March at 85,807.

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — fell to 2,821, continuing what has become a daily slide in the figure. The number reached a record high of more than 8,000 in late December. The figure had been as low as 1,299 in September, and rose above 2,000 only in October. The new active case count represents 3.3 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March.

In Shelby County, 91,881 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been given. As of Friday morning, 24,650 people had been given two doses for full vaccination, and 67,231 had been given a single dose.

The Shelby County Health Department reported that 3,835 tests have been given here in the last 24 hours. Since March, 990,036 tests have been given. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

The latest weekly positivity rate fell again for the fifth week in a row to 7.4 percent. That’s down from the 9.4 percent rate recorded in the previous week, and down from the record-high 17.5 percent in late December.

Eighteen new deaths were reported over the last 24 hours, though those deaths may not have all occurred within the last day. Reports come from many agencies and aren’t all reported on the day of the death. The total death toll now stands at 1,424.

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.

Active Cases Fall Below 3,000, Deaths Rise Above 1,400

New virus case numbers rose by 190 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March at 85,594. The new count marks the third day in a row that new virus numbers have been below 200.

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — fell to 2,911, continuing what has become a daily slide in the figure. It’s the first time the figure has been below 3,000 in many weeks.

The number reached a record high of more than 8,000 in late December. The figure had been as low as 1,299 in September, and rose above 2,000 only in October. The new active case count represents 3.4 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March.

The Shelby County Health Department reported that 4,217 tests have been given here in the last 24 hours. So far, 986,201 tests have been given here since March. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

The latest weekly positivity rate fell again for the fourth week in a row to 9.1 percent. That’s down from the 9.8 percent rate recorded in the previous week, and down from the record-high 17.5 percent in late December.

Eight new deaths were reported over the last 24 hours, though those deaths may not have all occurred within the last day. Reports come from many agencies and aren’t all reported on the day of the death. The total death toll now stands at 1,406.

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.

New Virus Numbers Below 200 for Second Day

New virus case numbers rose by 170 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March at 85,404. The new count marks the second day in a row that new virus numbers have been below 200.

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — fell to 3,004, continuing what has become a daily slide in the figure. The number reached a record high of more than 8,000 in late December. The figure had been as low as 1,299 in September, and rose above 2,000 only in October. The new active case count represents 3.5 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March.

In Shelby County, 86,087 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been given. As of Wednesday morning, 23,136 people had been given two doses for full vaccination, and 62,951 had been given a single dose.

The Shelby County Health Department reported that 981,984 tests have been given here since March. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

The latest weekly positivity rate fell again for the fourth week in a row to 9.1 percent. That’s down from the 9.8 percent rate recorded in the previous week, and down from the record-high 17.5 percent in late December.

Eleven new deaths were reported over the last 24 hours, though those deaths may not have all occurred within the last day. Reports come from many agencies and aren’t all reported on the day of the death. The total death toll now stands at 1,398.

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.