What you need to know about the Coronavirus (3/31)

Here is what you need to know about the Coronavirus and how it’s affecting our community.

General:

• The total number of Coronavirus cases in Shelby county has increased to 379 cases and 1,834 in the state of Tennessee
• As of 3/30, over a fifth of confirmed cases in the state of Tennessee were in Shelby county 
• Although the rate of new cases is continuing to increase, it is slowing
• Over the weekend, Shelby County had its first death related to the Coronavirus
• People aged 21-30 currently have the greatest number of cases when ranked by age group
• Tennessee Governor Bill Lee called on schools across the state to remain closed until April 24

“Safer at Home” Order:

• As of Tuesday at 6 pm, all ‘non-essential’ businesses across Shelby County will be closed to prevent the further spread of COVID-19
• This will mean that all “non-essential” workers will be asked to stay at home and not work
  • You will be notified by your employer if you should remain at home
• The order will remain in effect until April 7; however, it may be extended due to the severity of COVID-19
• People in Shelby County will also be allowed to get packages either in the mail or via FedEx/UPS
• There are no curfews attached to this order
• The following will be CLOSED due to the “Safer at Home” Order:
  • Movie theatres
  • Shopping Malls
  • Gyms
  • Barbershops
  • Nail salons
  • Concerts and sporting events
• The following will still remain OPEN due to the “Safer at Home” Order:
  • Grocery stores
  • Doctors’ offices
  • Parks
  • Pharmacies
  • Restaurants (take-out only)
  • Veterinarian offices