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 October 20th
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1,508 new cases & 30 new deaths in Tennessee
2:00 p.m. - The Tennessee Department of Health reports 1,508 new COVID-19 cases and 30 new deaths, for a total of 233,569 cases and 2,952 deaths in the state.
(NEWS RELEASE) - NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health and Tennessee’s Unified Command Group today announced the launch of a new website to provide COVID-19 data, additional health information and relevant updates to Tennesseans. The site is now available at COVID19.tn.gov.
“This new site will help Tennesseans quickly and easily find important information as they navigate decisions for themselves and their families,” said Governor Bill Lee. “We are committed to acting in the most transparent manner possible and are continuously working to ensure we provide timely and relevant data.”
The new COVID19.tn.gov website is designed to streamline and simplify some of the most frequently requested COVID-19 data for both desktop and mobile users. The site offers dashboards and daily reports with state and county-level information including case counts, hospitalizations and tests conducted.
“We’re pleased to offer this new tool to help Tennesseans make decisions about activities for their families, businesses and communities as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves,” said Tennessee Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey, MD, MBA, FAAP. “We continue to promote data transparency and provide up-to-date information to Tennesseans to protect their health and prosperity.”
The site offers a screening tool for individuals to assess their risk of COVID-19 and practical tips on how to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Tennessee communities. A comprehensive map of testing sites across the state is also included. Information is tailored for groups such as individuals, families, educators and business owners.
The new COVID-19 website supplements information that will remain available on the TDH agency page. TDH will continue to provide updated COVID-19 case counts at 2 p.m. Central time daily.
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WATCH: Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson gives update on COVID-19 in the state
1:30 p.m. - Watch HERE.
The Arkansas Department of Health reports 844 new probable & confirmed COVID-19 cases and 14 new deaths, for a total of 100,441 cases and 1,728 deaths in the state.
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WATCH: Memphis & Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force briefing
12:00 p.m. - Watch HERE.
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342 new cases & 1 new death in Shelby County
10:00 a.m. - The Shelby County Health Department reports 342 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death, for a total of 34,850 cases and 554 deaths in the county.
There have been 32,093 recoveries.
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730 new cases & 31 new deaths in Mississippi
9:30 a.m. - The Mississippi State Department of Health reports 730 new COVID-19 cases and 31 new deaths, for a total of 111,322 cases and 3,202 deaths in the state.
Desoto County has 65 new cases and 1 new death, for a total of 6,701 cases and 78 deaths in the county.