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Virus Cases Rise by 691

New virus case numbers rose by 691 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March at 74,508.

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — rose to 7,798. 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 10.5 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March.

The Shelby County Health Department reported 873,117 have been given here since March. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

As of Thursday (the latest data available), acute care beds were 93 percent full in area hospitals with 175 beds available. Of the 2,218 patients in acute care beds now, 460 of them were COVID-19-positive. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds were 95 percent full with 22 beds available. Of the 387 patients in ICU beds now, 154 were COVID-19-positive.

The latest weekly positivity rate skyrocketed to another record high. The average positive of test results for the week of December 27th was 17.5 percent, rising nearly three percentage points over the then-record 14.3 percent weekly average recorded for December 20th.

Twelve new deaths were reported over the last 24 hours. However, those deaths likely span from many days; they likely did not occur within the last 24 hours. The total death toll now stands at 1,036.

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.

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)

COVID-19 Death Toll Rises Above 1,000, Weekly Positivity Average Skyrockets

New virus case numbers rose by 898 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March at 72,626.

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — rose to 6,977. 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 9.6 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March.

The Shelby County Health Department reported 6,027 tests have been given in the last 24 hours. Now, 858,485 tests have been given here since March. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

As of Thursday, acute care beds were 93 percent full in area hospitals with 175 beds available. Of the 2,218 patients in acute care beds now, 460 of them were COVID-19-positive. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds were 95 percent full with 22 beds available. Of the 387 patients in ICU beds now, 154 were COVID-19-positive.

The latest weekly positivity rate skyrocketed to another record high. The average positive of test results for the week of December 27th was 17.5 percent, rising nearly three percentage points over the then-record 14.3 percent weekly average recorded for December 20th.

Thirty-one new deaths were reported over the last 24 hours. However, the health department said the deaths span from December 24th to January 5th. The total death toll now stands at 1,003, marking another grim milestone for the pandemic in Shelby County.

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.

Hospitals Strain Again on Rising Virus Case Counts

New virus case numbers rose by 613 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March at 71,728.

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — fell to 6,759. 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 9.4 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March.

The Shelby County Health Department reported 5,097 tests have been given in the last 24 hours. Now, 852,458 tests have been given here since March. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

As of Wednesday, acute care beds were 94 percent full in area hospitals with 152 beds available. Of the 2,206 patients in acute care beds now, 496 of them were COVID-19-positive. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds were 95 percent full with 23 beds available. Of the 397 patients in ICU beds now, 164 were COVID-19-positive.

The latest weekly positivity rate rose to a record high. The average positive of test results for the week of December 20th was 14.3 percent. The new average rate is higher than the previous average rate of 13.1 percent recorded for the week of November 22nd.

Thirty-one new deaths were reported over the last 24 hours. However, the health department said the deaths span from December 12th to January 5th. The total death toll now stands at 984. 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.

COVID-19 Testing Availability

The health department said “Shelby County has plenty of testing capacity available, 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)

Virus Case Count Rises by 583

New virus case numbers rose by 583 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March at 71,115.

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — fell to 6,869. 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 9.7 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March.

The Shelby County Health Department reported 3,209 tests have been given in the last 24 hours. Now, 847,361 tests have been given here since March. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

As of Tuesday, acute care beds were 93 percent full in area hospitals with 171 beds available. Of the 2,183 patients in acute care beds now, 468 of them were COVID-19-positive. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds were 94 percent full with 26 beds available. Of the 395 patients in ICU beds now, 170 were COVID-19-positive.

The latest weekly positivity rate rose to a record high. The average positive of test results for the week of December 20th was 14.3 percent. The new average rate is higher than the previous average rate of 13.1 percent recorded for the week of November 22nd.

Eight new deaths were reported over the last 24 hours. The total death toll now stands at 953. 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 New Virus Deaths Reported

New virus case numbers rose by 390 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March at 70,532.

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — rose to 7,152. 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 10.1 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March.

The Shelby County Health Department reported 2,275 tests have been given in the last 24 hours. Now, 844,152 tests have been given here since March. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

As of Monday, acute care beds were 88 percent full in area hospitals with 274 beds available. Of the 2,027 patients in acute care beds now, 450 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, 165 were COVID-19-positive.

The latest weekly positivity rate rose to a record high. The average positive of test results for the week of December 20th was 14.3 percent. The new average rate is higher than the previous average rate of 13.1 percent recorded for the week of November 22nd.

Twenty new deaths were reported over the last 24 hours. However, the health department said those deaths range from December 2nd to December 30th. The total death toll now stands at 945. 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 COVID-19 Cases Top 70,000

New virus case numbers rose by 344 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March at 70,142.

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — rose to 7,097. 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 10.7 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March.

The Shelby County Health Department reported 841,877 tests have been given here since March. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

As of Monday morning, acute care beds were 88 percent full in area hospitals with 287 beds available. Of the 2,034 patients in acute care beds now, 429 of them were COVID-19-positive. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds were 95 percent full with 24 beds available. Of the 413 patients in ICU beds now, 157 were COVID-19-positive.

The latest weekly positivity rate rose to a record high. The average positive of test results for the week of December 20th was 14.3 percent. The new average rate is higher than the previous average rate of 13.1 percent recorded for the week of November 22nd.

Eleven new deaths were recorded since Tuesday morning and the number now stands at 925. 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 449

New virus case numbers rose by 445 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March at 62,783.

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — fell slightly to 6,632. 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 10.6 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March.

The Shelby County Health Department reported 3,589 tests have been given here in the last 24 hours. Total tests given here since March now total 793,077. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

As of Tuesday morning, acute care beds were 91 percent full in area hospitals with 199 beds available. Of the 2,131 patients in acute care beds now, 411 of them were COVID-19 positive. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds were 95 percent full with 23 beds available. Of the 420 patients in ICU beds now, 162 were COVID-positive.

The latest weekly positivity rate rose slightly. The average positive of test results for the week of December 6th was 12.4 percent, down from the 12.1 percent rate recorded for the week of November 29th.

Five new deaths were recorded since Tuesday morning and the number now stands at 826. 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 905

New virus case numbers rose by 905 over the last 24 hours. The new total puts the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March at 62,334.

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — rose to a record 6,929. 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 11.1 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March.

The Shelby County Health Department reported 8,520 tests have been given here in the last 24 hours. Total tests given here since March now total 789,488. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

As of Monday morning, acute care beds were 89 percent full in area hospitals with 249 beds available. Of the 2,089 patients in acute care beds now, 360 of them were COVID-19 positive. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds were 95 percent full with 24 beds available. Of the 423 patients in ICU beds now, 180 were COVID-positive.

The latest weekly positivity rate rose slightly. The average positive of test results for the week of December 6th was 12.4 percent, down from the 12.1 percent rate recorded for the week of November 29th.

Three new deaths were recorded since Monday morning and the number now stands at 821. 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. 

COVID-19 Deaths Rise By 35 Over the Weekend

New virus case numbers rose by 778 over the last 24 hours. The new total puts the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March at 61,429.

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — rose to a record 6,432. 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 10.5 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March.

The Shelby County Health Department reported 19,099 tests have been given here since Friday morning. Total tests given here since March now total 780,968  This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

Area hospitals continued to strain with high patient numbers. As of Sunday, there were 2,113 patients in acute-care beds here, putting occupancy rates at 92 percent, according to the latest data from the health department. Of those patients, 381 were COVID-positive. Only 193 acute-care beds were available Sunday morning. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds were 93 percent full with only 33 beds available. Of the 410 patients in ICU beds now, 167 were COVID-positive.

The latest weekly positivity rate rose slightly. The average positive of test results for the week of December 6th was 12.4 percent, down from the 12.1 percent rate recorded for the week of November 29th.

Thirty-five new deaths were recorded since Friday morning and the number now stands at 818. 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-Three Die From COVID-19 in Last 24 Hours

New virus case numbers rose by 625 over the last 24 hours. The new total puts the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March at 59,387.

Total current active cases of the virus — the number of people known to have COVID-19 in the county — rose to a record 6,049. There were 3,311 active cases last Friday morning. 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 10.2 percent of all cases of the virus reported here since March.

The Shelby County Health Department reported 4,287 tests were given in the last 24 hours. Total tests given here since March now total 761,869. This figure includes multiple tests given to some people.

Area hospitals continued to strain with high patient numbers. As of Wednesday, there were 2,239 patients in acute care beds here, putting occupancy rates at 95 percent, according to the latest data from the health department. Of those patients, 378 were COVID-positive. Only 111 acute care beds were available Wednesday morning. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds were 97 percent full with only 15 beds available. Of the 423 patients in ICU beds now, 164 were COVID-positive.

The latest weekly positivity rate rose slightly. The average positive of test results for the week of December 6th was 12.4 percent, down from the 12.1 percent rate recorded for the week of November 29th

Twenty-three new deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours and the number now stands at 783. 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.