Nearly 200 additional COVID-19 deaths reported in Tennessee 221 new COVID-19 cases, 8 more deaths in Shelby Co. By WMC Action News 5 Staff | January 26, 2021 at 10:45 AM CST - Updated January 27 at 4:28 PM
SHELBY CO., Tenn. (WMC) - Tennessee Department of Health COVID-19 data shows there are currently over 40,000 active cases across the state after reporting a case increase of 1,979 Tuesday.
Tennessee’s total number of cases has now surpassed 712,000 with a death toll of 9,162. TDH reported 192 additional virus-related deaths within the last 24 hours.
There are also 2,026 Tennesseans battling COVID-19 in hospitals across the state.
The total COVID-19 case count for Tennessee is 712,406 as of January 26, 2021 including 9,162 deaths, 2026 current hospitalizations and 662,533 are inactive/recovered. Percent positive today is 10.75%. For the full report with additional data: https://t.co/jlAz8a6Upp. pic.twitter.com/KQAN26iP6T TN Dept. of Health (@TNDeptofHealth) January 26
The Shelby County Health Department announced the locations for those ready to receive their second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
The locations will service only Shelby County residents who received their first dose between Dec. 28 through Jan. 3, at either the health department building at 1826 Sycamore View Rd., or at Lindenwood Church.
Each location is offering appointments in specific timeframes; those who qualify for the second dose can sign up for their appointment online or call the COVID-19 vaccine hotline at 901-222-7468. The line is staffed from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. seven days a week.
The health department is asking residents to bring their vaccination card received on their first appointment with them.
TDH: Over 44K active COVID-19 cases in Tennessee, 111 deaths reported
Second dose of COVID-19 vaccine given by Shelby Co., 417 new cases identified By WMC Action News 5 Staff | January 25, 2021 at 11:14 AM CST - Updated January 25 at 6:20 PM
SHELBY CO., Tenn. (WMC) - Another 1,710 Tennesseans have tested positive for the coronavirus within the last 24 hours and 111 others have died, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Health.
TDH says there has been a total of 710,427 COVID-19 cases and 8,970 virus-related deaths since the beginning of the pandemic.
There are currently 2,068 Tennesseans battling the virus in hospitals across the state and data shows there are over 44,000 active cases statewide.
Adjustments made to vaccine priority group with allotments staying the same
Adjustments made to vaccine priority group with allotments staying the same By Kelly Roberts | January 22, 2021 at 5:50 PM CST - Updated January 22 at 7:04 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - There are more changes to Tennessee’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution including a new estimate on when folks under 75 can get their shots.
Those changes include moving correctional officers up to group 1a1 with healthcare workers and moving those who live with medically vulnerable children up in line as well.
Broader eligibility does not mean Tennessee will get a bigger share of vaccines.
Neptune Baptist Church pastor dies after battle with COVID-19
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Tom Bary photo posted by Neptune Baptist Church.
NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. – After a monthlong battle with COVID-19, Neptune Baptist Church announced Wednesday that its pastor, Tom Bary, has died.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our friend and pastor, Tom Bary,” the church wrote on its Facebook page, saying the pastor had been in an intensive care unit. “Heaven called him home late last night.”
According to the church’s website, Bary received a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of North Florida. He later received a Master of Divinity in pastoral counseling and a Doctor of Ministry degree in evangelism and church growth from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.