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.
At Local 24, our coverage of the coronavirus is rooted in Facts, not Fear. Visit our coronavirus section for comprehensive coverage, find out what you need to know about COVID-19, learn more about the symptoms, and keep tabs on the cases around the world here.
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
LIVE UPDATES
9/27/2020:
Tennessee had 2,104 new cases of COVID-19 and 3 new deaths
9/27/2020:
Mississippi had 182 new cases of COVID-19 and 8 new deaths
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9/26/2020:
Tennessee had 1,437 new cases of COVID-19 and 22 new deaths
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9/26/20:
Mississippi had 645 new cases of COVID-19 and 17 new deaths
9/26/20:
Arkansas had 809 new cases of COVID-19 and 19 new deaths
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A look at COVID-19 numbers in Memphis and Shelby County for September 25th
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1,910 new cases & 42 new deaths in Tennessee; nearly 173,000 recoveries
2:00 p.m. - The Tennessee Department of Health reports 1,910 new COVID-19 cases and 42 new deaths, for a total of 189,454 cases and 2,352 deaths in the state.
There are currently 692 hospitalizations, 172,618 recoveries, and 2,755,933 have been tested in Tennessee.
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85 new cases & 2 new deaths in Shelby County; nearly 29,000 recoveries
10:00 a.m. - The Shelby County Health Department reports 85 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths, for a total of 30,922 cases and 451 deaths in the county.
There have been 28,840 recoveries in the county.
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722 new cases & 20 new deaths in Mississippi; 44 new cases in Desoto County
9:05 a.m. - The Mississippi State Department of Health reports 722 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deaths, for a total of 96,032 cases and 2,894 deaths in the state.
Desoto County has 44 new cases and no new deaths, for a total of 5,565 cases and 59 deaths in the county.
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Arkansas reports more than 79,000 cases & 1,246 deaths
8:15 a.m. - Here's a look at the latest data from the Arkansas Department of Health. There are 79,049 probable & confirmed cases and 1,246 probable & confirmed deaths in the state.
Key facts to know:
- 76,676 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas
- 2,373 probable cases
- 6,672 active cases
- 389 active probable cases
- 1,097 reported deaths
- 149 probable deaths
- 457 hospitalizations
- 97 on ventilators
- 69,952 recoveries
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Mid-South Food Bank Mobile Pantry locations for Friday
- Memphis, Holy Temple of Deliverance, 4020 Millbranch 38116, 10 a.m.
- Memphis, White Station Church of Christ, 1106 Colonial Rd. 38117, 9 a.m.
- Memphis, St. Patrick, 277 S. Fourth St. 38126, 9 a.m.
- Memphis, Memphis Police Cop Office, 2466 Peres 38108 (Behind Library), 10 a.m.
- Union Cty, MS- New Albany Seventh Day Adventist Church, 112 Fairground Circle New Albany 38652, 10 a.m.
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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.