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Phase 3 of reopening not likely next week for Shelby County following significant COVID-19 case incr
https://www.wmcactionnews5.com/2020/06/02/phase-reopening-not-likely-shelby-county-following-significant-covid-case-increase/MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Public health officials in Shelby County did not mince words Tuesday, saying they’re worried about the direction of the pandemic in the county as nearly 200 new cases were added to the tally in Tuesday morning’s numbers.
"Our numbers are increasing, and we are alarmed about that," said Dr. Bruce Randolph, Shelby County Health Officer.
Shelby County added 190 new confirmed COVID-19 cases from Monday to Tuesday, the largest day-to-day increase since the pandemic started.
The last similar-sized increase of 187 cases came at the end of April and was the result of surge testing of staff and detainees at 201 Poplar.
More at link.
New cases have been between 80-100/day for a while.
Most are not wearing masks here. What could go wrong?
