MEMPHIS, Tenn — COVID-19 is a new strain of coronavirus and cases are spreading around the Mid-South since the virus arrived in the United States in February.
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We will continue to track the most important coronavirus elements relating to Memphis and the Mid-South on this page. Refresh often for new information
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A look at COVID-19 numbers in Memphis and Shelby County for September 10th
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WATCH: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee gives update on COVID-19 in the state
3:00 p.m. - Watch HERE.
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WATCH: Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves gives update on COVID-19 in the state
2:30 p.m. - Watch HERE.
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1,650 cases & 57 deaths in TN; more than 151,000 recoveries
2:00 p.m. - The Tennessee Department of Health reports 1,650 new COVID-19 cases and 57 new deaths, for a total of 168,237 cases and 1,988 deaths in the state.
There are currently 848 hospitalizations, and 151,202 recoveries. 2,388,318 have been tested in the state.
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WATCH: Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson gives update on COVID-19 in the state
1:30 p.m. - Watch HERE.
Key facts to know:
- 66,804 known positive cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas
- 5,196 active cases
- 940 reported deaths
- 392 hospitalizations
- 79 on ventilators
- 60,668 recoveries
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WATCH: Memphis & Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force briefing
12:00 p.m. - Watch HERE.
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105 new cases & 1 new death in Shelby County; more than 26,600 recoveries
10:00 a.m. - The Shelby County Department of Health reports 105 new cases and 1 new death, for a total of 28,652 cases and 405 deaths in the county.
There have been 26,675 recoveries in the county.
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517 new cases & 33 new deaths in MS; 36 new cases & 3 new deaths in Desoto County
9:30 a.m. - The Mississippi State Department of Health reports 517 new COVID-19 cases and 33 new deaths, for a total of 88,322 cases and 2,656 deaths in the state.
Desoto County has 36 new cases and 3 new deaths, for a total of 5,020 cases and 54 deaths in the county.
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Mid-South Food Bank mobile pantry locations for Thursday
6:20 a.m.:
- Memphis, Woodale Middle, 3467 Castleman 38118, 10 a.m. Kid Friendly
- Memphis, Hyde Park-Homeland CDC, 1560 Hollywood 38108, 11 a.m.
- Memphis, Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1821 Kansas St. 38109, 9 a.m. No more than 2 households per car and must provide proof of residence
- Memphis, Colonial Park United Methodist Church, 5330 Park Ave. 38119, 10 a.m.
- Memphis, Iglesia Nueva Vida, 1348 National 38122, 9 a.m.
- Tipton Cty, TN- St. John, 1998 Atoka Idville Rd. Atoka 38004, 10 a.m.-Noon
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Coronavirus in Context:
The symptoms of coronavirus are similar to the flu or a bad cold. Symptoms include a fever, cough and shortness of breath, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
Most healthy people will have mild symptoms. A study of more than 72,000 patients by the Centers for Disease Control in China showed 80-percent of the cases there were mild.
But infections can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death, according to the World Health Organization. Older people with underlying health conditions are most at risk.
The CDC believes symptoms may appear anywhere from two to 14 days after being exposed.
Lower your risk
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
- If you are 60 or over and have an underlying health condition such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes or respiratory illnesses like asthma or COPD, the World Health Organization advises you to try to avoid crowds or places where you might interact with people who are sick.