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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Breaking down the latest COVID-19 data in the Mid-South – June 19, 2020
A look at Coronavirus numbers for June 19th in Shelby County
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1,188 new cases & 6 new deaths reported in TN; more than 22,500 recoveries
2:00 p.m. - The Tennessee Department of Health reports 1,188 new COVID-19 cases and six new deaths, for a total of 34,017 cases and 515 deaths in the state.
There are 2,238 hospitalizations, and 22,531 have recovered. 667,336 have been tested.
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WATCH: Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson gives update on COVID-19 in the state
(KTHV) - According to the Arkansas Department of Health, there are 322 new COVID-19 cases in the state within the last 24 hours, totaling 13,928 total positive coronavirus cases in Arkansas.
Monday, June 15 marks the beginning of Phase II in Arkansas. Restaurants and businesses will be allowed to fill up to two-thirds of their capacity, moving from the one-third capacity that was allowed during Phase 1.
Gov. Hutchinson announced the state of Arkansas will be able to "re engage" visitation for long-term care facilities starting July 1.
Key facts to know:
- 13,928 known positive cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas
- 4,344 active cases
- 197 reported deaths
- 217 hospitalizations
- 53 on ventilators
- 8,996 recoveries
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SCSO: 3 new detainees; 4 new employees test positive
10:14 p.m. - The Shelby County Sheriff's Office updated Friday night, saying a third detainee tested positive for COVID-19 while hospitalized for a neurological condition.
12:25 p.m. - Since last week's report, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office says 2 detainees have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 162. 2 of the positive cases are in isolation at the Shelby County Jail. 160 of the detainees have recovered.
4 employees have tested positive since last week's report. The total number of employees who have had COVID-19 is 75. 1 employee is hospitalized. 53 have recovered.
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120 new cases & 1 new death in Shelby County (7,440 cases/152 deaths total); 5,226 recoveries
10:00 a.m. - The Shelby County Health Department reports 120 new COVID-19 cases with 1 new death, for a total of 7,440 cases and 152 deaths in the county.
There have been 5,226 recoveries. 103,875 have been tested in the county.
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FREE testing at multiple locations in Memphis Friday & Saturday
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Mid-South Food Bank mobile pantries for Friday, June 19 & Saturday, June 20
Fri., June 19
- Memphis, "Kid Friendly," Fairley High, 4950 Fairley Rd. 38109, 10 a.m.
- Memphis, White Station Church of Christ, 1106 Colonial Rd. 38117, 10 a.m.
- Memphis, Iglesia Nueve Vida, 7981 Summer Ave., 10 a.m.
- DeSoto Cty, MS- Hurt Chapel, 10998 Hwy 187, Olive Branch 38654, 10 a.m.
- Crittenden Cty, AR- Good Neighbor Love Ctr, 101 S. 13th St, West Memphis 72303, 10 a.m.
Sat., June 20
- Memphis, St. Vicent DePaul, 5475 Newberry 38115, 11 a.m.
- Memphis, Greater Pleasant Hill MBC, 3077 Johnson Ave. 38112, 10 a.m.
- Memphis, Impact, 2025 Clifton 38127, 10 a.m.
- Memphis, Holy Temple Cathedral of Deliverance, 4020 Millbranch 38116, 10 a.m.
- Memphis, Iglesia Nueva Vida, 4945 Winchester, 10 a.m.
- Memphis, Tabernacle of Praise Baptist, 306 S. Sommerville 38104, 10:30 a.m.
- Memphis, Central Area Church of Christ, 3856 Mendenhall 38115, 10 a.m.
- Memphis, Pentecostal Temple, 229 S. Danny Thomas 38126, 10 a.m.
- Memphis, Oak Grove MBC, 7289 Stage Rd. (Hwy 64) 38133, 9 a.m.
- Marshall Cty, MS- Redeemed Fellowship, 525 JM Ash Dr., Holly Springss 38635, 10 a.m.
- Tate Cty, MS- Coldwater Elementary, 340 Darnell Cove, Coldwater 38618, 10 a.m.
- DeSoto Cty, MS- Walls Elementary, 6131 Delta Rd, Walls 38680, 9 a.m.
- Alcorn Cty, MS- Eclesia Ministries, 2066 Tate St., Corinth , 9:30 a.m.
- Obion Cty, TN- Greater Bethel COGIC, 805 Gibbs St., Union City 38261, 11 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.