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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A look at COVID-19 numbers in Memphis and Shelby County for August 10th
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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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1,202 new cases & 10 new deaths in TN; more than 83,100 recoveries
2:00 p.m. - The Tennessee Department of Health reports 1,202 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths, for a total of 123,914 cases and 1,233 deaths in the state.
There have been 5,339 hospitalizations, and 83,170 have recovered. 1,726,090 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.
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476 new cases & 16 new deaths in MS; 22 new cases in Desoto County
11:45 p.m. - The Mississippi State Department of Health reports 476 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths, for a total of 67,649 cases and 1,912 deaths in the state.
Desoto County has 22 new cases and no new deaths, for a total of 3,680 cases and 31 deaths in the county.
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281 new cases & 3 new deaths in Shelby County; nearly 19,000 recoveries
10:00 a.m. - The Shelby County Health Department reports 281 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths, for a total of 23,810 cases and 304 deaths in the county.
18,901 have recovered in the county.
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Mid-South Food Bank mobile pantry location for Monday
- Marshall Cty, MS- Sacred Heart, 295 E. Francisco Holly Springs 38635, 9 a.m. PRE REGISTER 662-252-1336 OR BRING DRIVERS LICENSE MARSHALL COUNTY ONLY
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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.