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 December 17th
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3,039 new cases & 38 new deaths in Arkansas
4:00 p.m. - The Arkansas Department of Health reports 3,039 new COVID-19 cases and 38 new deaths, for a total of 194,543 cases and 3,112 deaths in the state.
There are currently 21,659 active cases in Arkansas.
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8,945 new cases & 177 new deaths in Tennessee
2:00 p.m. - The Tennessee Department of Health reports 8,945 new COVID-19 cases and 177 new deaths, for a total of 493,230 cases and 5,845 deaths in the state.
There are currently 2,897 hospitalizations 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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1,163 new cases & 4 new deaths in Shelby County
10:00 a.m. - The Shelby County Health Department reports 1,163 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths, for a total of 58,762 cases and 760 deaths in the state.
There have been 51,958 recoveries in the county.
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2,261 new cases & 26 new deaths in Mississippi
9:15 a.m. - The Mississippi State Department of Health reports 2,261 new COVID-19 cases and 26 new deaths, for a total of 187,904 cases and 4,320 deaths in the state.
Desoto County has a total of 12,561 cases and 117 deaths in the county.