While there has been a slight drop off in the number of daily tests given, we are seeing promising trends. Today is the sixth day in a row with less than 300 new cases reported.
Additionally, our reproductive rate of the virus has slowed extending out to 34 days for the number of new cases to double. For several weeks, our reproductive rate was above one meaning that one person was infecting multiple people. Now, that number has dropped below one to .82.
This is all great news. But, don’t get too excited. We’re still in the very early stages of these trends and doesn’t mean you need to invite everyone you know over to your house to celebrate.
It’s just as important as ever to keep wearing a mask (they work and our current trends are proof of that) washing your hands, and please stay home if you’re sick.
Stay vigilant and keep up the good work!
Mask Enforcement
DATA AND ACTIONS FOR AUGUST 6
Received 11 complaints
City Mask Ordinance
Code completed 39 inspections based on processed complaints.
8 businesses received warnings.
0 businesses received a summons.
0 businesses received a second summons
H.D. Mask and Other Violations
Code completed 13 inspections based on processed complaints
0 businesses received warnings
ENFORCEMENT STATUS TO DATE – CITY MASK ORDINANCE
To date, 712 City Mask Complaints have been inspected by Code:
595 complaints have been resolved as “compliant” following inspection by Code
59 current open matters. The following is a breakdown of the open matters:
30 pending inspections
18 businesses on 1st Violation
1 business on 2nd Violation
0 businesses on 3rd Violation
3 businesses have been issued first summons
2 businesses have been issued second summons
2 businesses were closed at first inspection (NOH)
ENFORCEMENT STATUS TO DATE – HEALTH DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVES
To date, 128 H.D. related complaints have been inspected by Code:
85 complaints have been resolved as “compliant” following inspection by Code.
29 current open matters. The following is a breakdown of the open matters:
23 pending inspections
3 businesses on 1st Violation
1 business on 2nd Violation
0 businesses on 3rd Violation
3 businesses were closed at first inspection
WRITTEN VIOLATIONS SUMMARY
To date, 333 City Mask Ordinance violations have been issued (this is the cumulative total for violations issued in closed and open matters)
To date, 26 Health Department violations have been issued (this is the cumulative total for violations issued in closed and open matters)
COVID-19 Data Points
Shelby County Health Department COVID-19 Daily Update: August 7, 2020
Shelby County COVID-19 Cases
Total Shelby County Cases: 22,816
New Cases Today: 264
Deaths Total: 299
Deaths Reported Last 24 Hours: 2
Total Tested in Shelby County: 213,906
Tennessee Total Cases: 116,350
*As of 2:00 p.m. 8/6/20
Other Jurisdictions
Tipton County, TN: 1,155
Desoto County, MS: 3,523
Crittenden County, AR: 1,315
Numbers current as of 10:00 a.m. 8/7/20
Shelby County Health Department has added a data page to its COVID-19 webpage: www.shelbytnhealth.com/coronavirus. It includes information about the geographic distribution of COVID-19 cases in Shelby County.
All of Shelby County, including the municipalities and the unincorporated areas are under Safer at Home orders. Some non-essential businesses, including bars and some limited service restaurants have been ordered to close, under the current Health Directive No. 9. Health Directive No. 9 also orders all restaurants in Shelby County to close no later than 10:00 p.m. each night.
Health Directive No. 9 also contains some substantive changes regarding 1.) further guidance for individuals and employers, 2.) further limiting risk behaviors in bars and restaurants, and 3.) providing guidance for schools (including colleges and universities). Health Directive No. 9 may be viewed at www.shelbytnhealth.com/healthdirectives.
On August 1, 2020, the Health Department issued an FAQ (frequently asked question) about school sports and activities on the Health Directives webpage: www.shelbytnhealth.com/healthdirectives. It is as follows:
On School Sports and Activities:
Q: Are schools authorized to permit (or not) school-sponsored sporting events and activities?
A: Yes, pursuant to Governor Lee’s Executive Order 55, local education agencies and schools may permit, but are not required to permit, school-sponsored sporting events and activities, provided that all such activities, including practices and games or competition, must be conducted in a manner consistent with COVID-19-related regulations adopted by the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association. The Health Department is available to provide technical assistance on any sports event or activity.
The order is available here (as of July 31, 2020) here: https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/pub/execorders/exec-orders-lee55.pdf
For more information about the Safer at Home order or to register concerns, the public may contact:
· The Shelby County Mayor’s Action Line: 901-222-2300
· The Shelby County Health Department’s COVID-19 Hotline: 833-943-1658
· Email shelbytnhealth@shelbycountytn.gov.
On July 3, and updated July 7, 2020, the Shelby County Health Department issued a Health Order and Directive Regarding Masks and Cloth Face Coverings, which may be viewed at www.shelbytnhealth.com/healthdirectives.
The Order and Directive requires the use of masks or cloth facial coverings in most public settings by all persons in Shelby County with the exceptions of children age two or younger and persons who cannot tolerate facial coverings because of certain medical conditions.
Please note, face masks with expiratory vents or valves are not recommended. The vents allow potentially infectious respiratory droplets to be expelled into the air and therefore do not prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Approved masks may be picked up, while supplies last, at all Shelby County Health Department locations listed below during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., with the exception of the Collierville clinic, which is open Tuesday and Thursday only. No appointment is needed to pick up a mask.
Health Department Main Office
814 Jefferson Avenue, 38105
Cawthon Public Health Clinic
1000 Haynes, 38114
Collierville Public Health Clinic (Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
167 Washington St., 38017
Hickory Hill Public Health Clinic
6590 Kirby Center Cove, 38118
Millington Public Health Clinic (Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
8225 Highway 51 North, 38053
Shelby Crossing Public Health Clinic
6170 Macon Road, 38133
Southland Mall Public Health Clinic
1287 Southland Mall, 38116