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New Virus Case Count Lowest Since October

New virus case numbers rose by 158 over the last 24 hours. It’s the lowest daily case count since October 7th when 156 new cases were recorded. The figure also marks the first time the daily case count has been below 200 since October 13th.

The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March at 85,076.

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — fell to 3,267. The number reached a record high of more than 8,000 recently. 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 3.8 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March.

The Shelby County Health Department reported that 980,043 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.

The total death toll now stands at 1,387. 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.

Total Virus Cases Rise Above 85,000

New virus case numbers rose by 278 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March at 85,076.

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — fell to 3,291. The number reached a record high of more than 8,000 recently. 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 3.9 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March.

The Shelby County Health Department reported that 978,412 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.

The total death toll now stands at 1,379. 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.

Thirty New COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Last 24 Hours

New virus case numbers rose by 414 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March at 84,123.  

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — fell by 49 to 3,378, continuing what has become a daily slide in the figure. The number reached a record high of more than 8,000 four weeks ago. 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 4 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March.

In Shelby County, 3,956 COVID-19 vaccine doses were reported to be administered in the last 24 hours. So far, 71,017 COVID-19 vaccines have been given, according to the health department. As of Friday morning, 18,786 people had been given two doses for full vaccination, and 52,231 had been given a single dose.

The Shelby County Health Department reported that 5,532 tests have been given in the last 24 hours. Since March, 965,276 tests have been given here in total. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

As of Thursday, acute care beds were 90 percent full in area hospitals, with 249 beds available. Of the 2,131 patients in acute care beds now, 217 of them were COVID-19-positive. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds were 93 percent full, with 29 beds available. Of the 376 patients in ICU beds now, 87 were COVID-19-positive.
 

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.

Thirty 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 1,348.

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 101.

Twenty-Two Virus Deaths Reported in Last 24 Hours

New virus case numbers rose by 220 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March at 83,709.

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — fell by 303 to 3,427, continuing what has become a daily slide in the figure. The number reached a record high of more than 8,000 four weeks ago. 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 4.1 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March.

In Shelby County, 2,631 COVID-19 vaccine doses were reported to be administered in the last 24 hours. So far, 67,061 COVID-19 vaccines have been given, according to the health department. As of Wednesday morning, 17,145 people had been given two doses for full vaccination, and 49,916 had been given a single dose.

The Shelby County Health Department reported that 1,985 tests have been given in the last 24 hours. Since March, 959,744 tests have been given here in total. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

As of Tuesday, acute care beds were 93 percent full in area hospitals, with 175 beds available. Of the 2,201 patients in acute care beds now, 175 of them were COVID-19-positive. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds were 94 percent full, with 26 beds available. Of the 382 patients in ICU beds now, 88 were COVID-19-positive.

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

Twenty-two 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 1,318.

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 101.

Active Virus Cases Continue Near-Daily Slide

New virus case numbers rose by 254 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March at 83,489.

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — fell by 223 to 3,730, continuing what has become a daily slide in the figure. The number reached a record high of more than 8,000 four weeks ago. 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 4.5 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March.

In Shelby County, 1,983 COVID-19 vaccine doses were reported to be administered in the last 24 hours. So far, 64,430 COVID-19 vaccines have been given, according to the health department. As of Wednesday morning, 15,823 people had been given two doses for full vaccination, and 48,607 had been given a single dose.

The Shelby County Health Department reported that 2,087 tests have been given in the last 24 hours. Since March, 957,759 tests have been given here in total. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

As of Tuesday, acute care beds were 90 percent full in area hospitals, with 230 beds available. Of the 2,136 patients in acute care beds now, 234 of them were COVID-19-positive. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds were 94 percent full, with 26 beds available. Of the 381 patients in ICU beds now, 90 were COVID-19-positive.

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

Seven 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 1,296.

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 101.

New Virus Cases Rise by 206

New virus case numbers rose by 206 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March at 83,235.

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — fell again to 3,953. The number reached a record high of more than 8,000 four weeks ago. 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 4.7 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March.


In Shelby County, 62,447 COVID-19 vaccines have been given, according to the health department. As of Tuesday morning, 15,277 people had been given two doses for full vaccination and 47,200 had been given a single dose.

The Shelby County Health Department reported that 1,851 tests have been given in the last 24 hours. Since March, 955,672 tests have been given here in total. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

As of Monday, acute care beds were 89 percent full in area hospitals, with 256 beds available. Of the 2,091 patients in acute care beds now, 233 of them were COVID-19-positive. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds were 92 percent full, with 33 beds available. Of the 362 patients in ICU beds now, 84 were COVID-19-positive.

The latest weekly positivity rate fell again for the third week in a row to 9.8 percent. That’s 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 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 1,289.

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 101.

Total Active Cases Fall Below 4,000

New virus case numbers rose by 376 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March at 83,029.

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — fell again to 3,968. The number reached a record high of more than 8,000 four weeks ago. 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 4.8 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March.

In Shelby County, 61,780 COVID-19 vaccines have been given, according to health department. As of Monday, 15,120 people had been given two doses for full vaccination and 46,660 had been given a single dose.

The Shelby County Health Department reported that 953,821 tests have been given here since March. Of those, 95,425, or about 10 percent, were positive.

As of Sunday, acute care beds were 90 percent full in area hospitals with 242 beds available. Of the 2,091 patients in acute care beds now, 241 of them were COVID-19-positive. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds were 93 percent full with 29 beds available. Of the 382 patients in ICU beds now, 83 were COVID-19-positive.

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

Fifteen new deaths were reported over the last 24 hours. Though, those deaths may not have all occurred within the last day. Reports come form many agencies and aren’t all reported on the day of the death. The total death toll now stands at 1,280.

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 101.

Weekly Positivity Rate Falls for Third Straight Week

New virus case numbers rose by 270 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March at 81,927.

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — fell again to 4,193. The number reached a record high of more than 8,000 three weeks ago. 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 5.5 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March.

In Shelby County, 54,860 COVID-19 vaccines have been given, according to the latest data issued Friday. As of that day, 13,575 had been given two doses for full vaccination and 41,287 had been given a single dose.

The Shelby County Health Department reported that 2,837 tests have been given in the last 24 hours. Since March, 940,958 tests have been given here in total. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

As of Wednesday, acute care beds were 89 percent full in area hospitals with 263 beds available. Of the 2,100 patients in acute care beds now, 263 of them were COVID-19-positive. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds were 91 percent full with 36 beds available. Of the 377 patients in ICU beds now, 99 were COVID-19-positive.

The latest weekly positivity rate fell again for the third week in a row. the new weekly average for the week of January 17th was 8.7 percent. That’s down from 12.1 percent from the week before and nearly 9 points down from the so-far record high of 17.5 percent recorded three weeks ago.

Eleven new deaths were reported over the last 24 hours. Though, those deaths may not have all occurred within the last day. Reports come form many agencies and aren’t all reported on the day of the death. The total death toll now stands at 1,252.

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 101.

For up-to-date testing and vaccine information, visit shelby.community.

More Than 50,000 Vaccinated in Shelby County

New virus case numbers rose by 446 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March at 81,657.

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — fell again to 4,419. The number reached a record high of more than 8,000 three weeks ago. 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 5.5 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March.

In Shelby County, 50,094 COVID-19 vaccines have been given, according to the latest data issued Thursday. As of that day, 12,256 had been given two doses for full vaccination and 37,838 had been given a single dose.

The Shelby County Health Department reported that 5,389 test have been given in the last 24 hours. Since March, 938,121 tests have been given here in total. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

As of Tuesday, acute care beds were 89 percent full in area hospitals with 263 beds available. Of the 2,100 patients in acute care beds now, 266 of them were COVID-19-positive. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds were 91 percent full with 36 beds available. Of the 377 patients in ICU beds now, 99 were COVID-19-positive.

The latest weekly positivity rate fell again for the second week in a row, down now more than five percentage points from the record-high 17.5 percent two weeks ago. The average positive of test results for the week of January 10th was 12 percent. That figure is down more than two percentage points from the 14.1 percent recorded for the week of January 3rd.

Thirteen new deaths were reported over the last 24 hours. Though, those deaths may not have all occurred within the last day. Reports come form many agencies and aren’t all reported on the day of the death. The total death toll now stands at 1,241.

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 101.

Shelby County vaccine information:

COVID-19 vaccinations continue for 1a1, 1a2 groups, and individuals aged 75 and older.

The Shelby County Health Department will provide 2nd doses of the Moderna vaccine beginning Wednesday, January 27th. These vaccination sites are only open to those who received a first dose of vaccine at Lindenwood Christian Church or 1826 Sycamore View Road between December 28th and January 3rd.

Locations and appointment information are as follows:

• Appling Emissions Station, 2355 Appling City Cove, Memphis, Tennessee 38133

Wednesday, January 27–Friday, January 29, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 30, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Pipkin Building, 940 Early Maxwell Blvd, Memphis, Tennessee 38104

Tuesday, February 2nd–Saturday, February 6th, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

• Germantown Baptist Church, 9450 Poplar Avenue, Germantown, Tennessee 38139

Tuesday, February 2nd, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 3rd, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 4th–Saturday, February 6th, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

For appointments, check shelby.community.

The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD) has made some limited appointments available January 26th-January 30th for first doses of COVID-19 vaccine for those in priority groups listed below:

First responders and health care workers listed in Phases 1a1 and 1a2, funeral/mortuary workers, those aged 65 and older with high-risk medical conditions, and all people aged 75 and older.

COVID-19 Testing Availability

Shelby County has “plenty of testing capacity available,” according to the health department, and “anyone who thinks they need a test should get one.”

Two of the community drive-through testing sites are now available to anyone, and no appointment is needed during their regular testing hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Those sites are:

• 2355 Appling City Cove

• 1720 RKS Commercial Cove (off Lamar Avenue)

A new health directive that loosened some restrictions took effect Saturday. Check out the health department’s information right here:

Virus Deaths Rise by 26

New virus case numbers rose by 220 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March at 81,211.

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — fell again to 4,481. The number reached a record high of more than 8,000 three weeks ago. 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 5.5 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March.

In Shelby County, 39,485 COVID-19 vaccines have been given, according to the latest data issued Saturday. As of that day, 9,099 had been given two doses for full vaccination and 30,386 had been given a single dose.

The Shelby County Health Department reported that 2,112 test have been given in the last 24 hours. Since March, 932,732 tests have been given here in total. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

As of Tuesday, acute care beds were 89 percent full in area hospitals with 623 beds available. Of the 2,095 patients in acute care beds now, 387 of them were COVID-19-positive. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds were 93 percent full with 31 beds available. Of the 387 patients in ICU beds now, 113 were COVID-19-positive.

The latest weekly positivity rate fell again for the second week in a row, down now more than five percentage points from the record-high 17.5 percent two weeks ago. The average positive of test results for the week of January 10th was 12 percent. That figure is down more than two percentage points from the 14.1 percent recorded for the week of January 3rd.

Twnety-six new deaths were reported over the last 24 hours. Though, those deaths may not have all occurred within the last day. Reports come form many agencies and aren’t all reported on the day of the death. The total death toll now stands at 1,228.

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 101.

Shelby County vaccine information:



COVID-19 vaccinations continue for 1a1, 1a2 groups, and individuals aged 75 and older.

The Shelby County Health Department will provide 2nd doses of the Moderna vaccine beginning Wednesday, January 27th. These vaccination sites are only open to those who received a first dose of vaccine at Lindenwood Christian Church or 1826 Sycamore View Road between December 28th and January 3rd.

Locations and appointment information are as follows:

• Appling Emissions Station, 2355 Appling City Cove, Memphis, Tennessee 38133

Wednesday, January 27–Friday, January 29, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 30, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Pipkin Building, 940 Early Maxwell Blvd, Memphis, Tennessee 38104

Tuesday, February 2nd–Saturday, February 6th, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

• Germantown Baptist Church, 9450 Poplar Avenue, Germantown, Tennessee 38139

Tuesday, February 2nd, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 3rd, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 4th–Saturday, February 6th, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

For appointments, check shelby.community.

The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD) has made some limited appointments available January 26th-January 30th for first doses of COVID-19 vaccine for those in priority groups listed below:

First responders and health care workers listed in Phases 1a1 and 1a2, funeral/mortuary workers, those aged 65 and older with high-risk medical conditions, and all people aged 75 and older.

COVID-19 Testing Availability

Shelby County has “plenty of testing capacity available,” according to the health department, and “anyone who thinks they need a test should get one.”

Two of the community drive-through testing sites are now available to anyone, and no appointment is needed during their regular testing hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Those sites are:

• 2355 Appling City Cove

• 1720 RKS Commercial Cove (off Lamar Avenue)

A new health directive that loosened some restrictions took effect Saturday. Check out the health department’s information right here:

The health department now offers a “VaxQueue” waitlist so those interested in the vaccine may be registered and receive notification when there are openings. To be added, click here https://shelby.community/covid-19-vaccine/.


Health officials said Wednesday morning that volumes and wait times were high at the Pipkin Building vaccine site Tuesday.

“Yesterday more people than expected presented at the Pipkin Building to receive vaccine,” according to a statement. “This resulted in an increase in the number of vaccines delivered. However, there was also an unexpected increase in wait times.

“Additional staff will be scheduled to address the issue and we are exploring other alternatives to increase availability and minimize wait times.”