October 9, 2020 - As of Friday, October 9, 2020 the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reports Shelby County now has a cumulative case count of 529. The bulk of the increase was 30 new cases reported on Thursday alone and then 4 new cases reported on Friday. The COVID-19 cases had been at a gradual increase; however, its hard to not reflect the recent jump in cases coming one week after a large community event was held.
October 7th - 7 new cases (cumulative total 495)
October 8th - 30 new cases (cumulative total 525)
October 9th - 4 new cases (cumulative total 529)
Three schools reported notifications today regarding new COVID-19 cases.
Center ISD Elementary School announced an individual tested positive for COVID-19 and was last on campus October 7. Center ISD Middle School also announced tested postive individuals which were last on campus October 5, 6, and 8.
Joaquin ISD announced one student was lab-confirmed to have COVID-19 which was last on campus October 7 and encouraged, as always, all to watch for symptoms of COVID-19.
Tenaha ISD announced school will enter into one week of fully remote learning after announcing the virus has hit the staff relatively hard with over a dozen staff members in quarantine either due to infection or close contact.
DSHS still reports 27 deaths for Shelby County due to COVID-19.
