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'Frankly, it's scary': COVID hospitalizations could reach record in Memphis area as delta variant ra
https://www.wreg.com/news/coronavirus/covid-hospitalizations-could-reach-record-in-memphis-area-as-delta-variant-rages-in-unvaccinated/The New York Times reported Wednesday morning that more than 1,000 new COVID cases were confirmed in Shelby County a day before.
The New York Times reported Wednesday morning that more than 1,000 new COVID cases were confirmed in Shelby County a day before.
“Despite thinking the most dire times were behind us, we’re now seeing them in front of us, and frankly, it’s scary,” said Dr. John Eick with Methodist Hospital in Memphis.
Hospitalizations in Shelby County are rising faster than at any time during the pandemic and more children are being hospitalized than ever before.
More at link, including mention of the 2 kids who died of covid over last weekend, one in the hospital & 1 on the way to the hospital.
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So sorry to hear your family member is so ill. 
Pls keep us posted?