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Shelby County reports 37 new cases, no new deaths
Shelby County now has 1,931 confirmed circumstances of coronavirus, based on the Shelby County Well being Division’s newest knowledge.
As of Thursday, April 23, deaths attributable to problems from the virus stay at 41. A complete of 799 individuals has recovered from the illness in Shelby County, based on the state.
There have been 20,761 whole exams taken in Shelby County with a 9.3% positivity fee. That’s a rise of 446 exams from the day prior.
In Tennessee, there are 7,842 circumstances with 166 deaths as of Wednesday, April 22, based on the state’s division of well being.
There have been 114,980 whole exams statewide, with a positivity fee of 6.8%.
Methodist joins Mayo in antibody test
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has joined a Mayo Clinic program for therapy of sufferers with COVID-19.
Researchers imagine that convalescent plasma, blood plasma collected from individuals who have recovered from COVID-19, might assist sufferers with superior sickness Enhance quicker.
Researchers imagine antibodies within the plasma may assist sufferers combat the virus and recuperate extra shortly.
“We’ve seen this virus within the Mid-South and throughout the nation particularly impression individuals who have pre-existing circumstances like diabetes, bronchial asthma and kidney illness, amongst others,” mentioned Dr. Arthur Townsend, vp and chief medical transformational officer.
“An efficient therapy may even assist us battle this virus if one other wave hits our nation.”
Tuesday, a totally recovered COVID-19 affected person was the primary to donate convalescent plasma to the Methodist and Mayo Clinic program.
Dr. Daniel Wakefield, a 30-year-old radiation oncology resident right here, says donating was the best factor to do after he recovered. He was examined after he developed a cough after working at a COVID-19 testing web site in Memphis. Wakefield is now absolutely recovered and hopes his story will encourage others to donate convalescent plasma.
Dr. Dipen Kadaria and Dr. Amik Sodhi will develop the therapy program for Methodist sufferers. Individuals excited by donating convalescent plasma will need to have had a verified prognosis of COVID-19, be symptom-free and absolutely recovered for at the least 14 days.
The American Pink Cross, Vitalant and different blood-donation websites are supporting the nationwide effort. Totally recovered COVID-19 sufferers ought to contact the American Pink Cross or Vitalant for additional directions about donating plasma.
Gov. says differences in lifting restrictions in Memphis and rest of state should be clear
Gov. Invoice Lee tried to allay considerations Wednesday about confusion over the time frames for enterprise renewals in Shelby County and rural counties, saying it ought to be clear to residents.
The state is about to carry “safer at residence” restrictions April 30 in 89 counties and permit some companies to reopen April 27. Memphis is about to carry restrictions Might 5.
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