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 5th
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298 new cases & 2 new deaths in Arkansas
4:45 p.m. - The Arkansas Department of Health reports 298 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths, for a total of 336,760 cases and 5,754 deaths in the state.
There are currently 2,152 active cases in the state.
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907 new cases & 11 new deaths in Tennessee
4:00 p.m. - The Tennessee Department of Health reports 907 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths, for a total of 850,885 cases and 12,228 deaths in the state.
There are currently 803 hospitalizations in the state.
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106 new cases & 3 new deaths in Shelby County
9:50 a.m. - The Shelby County Health Department reports 106 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths, for a total of 96,050 cases and 1,623 deaths in the county.
223,338 people have been fully vaccinated in the county.
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218 new cases & 2 new deaths in Mississippi
8:55 a.m. - The Mississippi State Department of Health reports 218 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths, for a total of 312,712 cases and 7,223 deaths in the state.
Desoto County has a total of 21,445 cases and 257 deaths in the county.