MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Local 24 News continues to track the latest COVID-19 numbers in Memphis and the Mid-South. On this page you will find case information for Shelby County, as well as the states of Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas.
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A look at COVID-19 numbers in Memphis and Shelby County for May 6th
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188 new cases & 3 new deaths in Arkansas
4:00 p.m. - The Arkansas Department of Health reports 188 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths, for a total of 336,948 cases and 5,757 deaths in the state.
There are currently 2,151 active cases in the state.
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1,187 new cases & 17 new deaths in Tennessee
2:15 p.m. - The Tennessee Department of Health reports 1,187 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths, for a total of 852,072 cases and 12,245 deaths in the state.
There are currently 803 hospitalizations in the state.
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WATCH: Memphis & Shelby County COVID-19 Joint Task Force briefing
12:00 p.m. - Watch HERE.
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171 new cases & 5 new deaths in Shelby County
9:50 a.m. - The Shelby County Health Department reports 171 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths, for a total of 96,221 cases and 1,628 deaths in the county.
226,342 people have been fully vaccinated in the county.
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214 new cases & 3 new deaths in Mississippi
9:00 a.m. - The Mississippi State Department of Health reports 214 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths, for a total of 312,926 cases and 7,226 deaths in the state.
Desoto County has a total of 21,474 cases and 257 deaths in the county.