Number of local COVID-positive ICU patients remains under 60
About 18% of area ICU patients were either COVID-positive or suspected of having the virus.
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About 18% of area ICU patients were either COVID-positive or suspected of having the virus.
About 18% patients in area ICU beds were either COVID-positive or suspected of having the virus.
Wednesday, Sept. 9 is the last time there were more than 200 COVID-positive patients in area hospital beds.
The last time the agency reported less than 100 cases was exactly two weeks ago.
On Monday, Sept. 14, the Health Department reported 105 new COVID-19 cases.
The Health Department also reported 231 new coronavirus cases.
The Shelby County Health Department also reported 160 new coronavirus cases on Friday, Sept. 18.
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The Health Department also reported five new related deaths on Thursday.
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That’s the lowest number of COVID-positive patients in ICUs reported in almost a week.
The Shelby County Health Department reported 213 new coronavirus cases and no new related deaths on Tuesday, Sept. 15.
About 26% of area ICU patients were either COVID-positive or suspected of having the virus.
The seven-day moving average for new cases is hovering around 110 a day.
The number of deaths reported, however, was relatively high.
There are 199 COVID-positive patients in area hospitals; 73 of those are in ICUs.
In addition to the 146 new cases, the Shelby County Health Department reported no new related deaths on Tuesday.
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The Health Department also reported three new related deaths on Friday, Sept. 4.