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 March 3rd
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404 new cases & 7 new deaths in Arkansas
5:25 p.m. - The Arkansas Department of Health reports 404 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths, for a total of 323,353 cases and 5,261 deaths in the state.
There are currently 4,278 active cases in the state.
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1,598 new cases & 23 new deaths in Tennessee
4:00 p.m. - The Tennessee Department of Health reports 1,598 new COVID-19 cases and 23 new deaths, for a total of 777,935 cases and 11,459 deaths in the state.
There are currently 895 hospitalizations in the state.
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MATA says one more employee tested positive for COVID-19
1:10 p.m. - MATA said Wednesday one more employee has tested positive for COVID-19, for a total of 147 employees since March.
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61 new cases & 2 new deaths in Shelby County
10:00 a.m. - The Shelby County Health Department reports 61 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths, for a total of 88,214 cases and 1,500 deaths in the county.
There have been 85,489 recoveries in Shelby County.
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380 new cases & 19 new deaths in Mississippi
9:00 a.m. - The Mississippi State Department of Health reports 380 new cases and 19 new deaths, for a total of 295,675 cases and 6,743 deaths in the state,
Desoto County has a total of 19,700 cases and 230 deaths in the county.