Mississippi Department of Health reports 722 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deaths

The Mississippi Department of Health reported 722 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deaths with one new death in Harrison County.

The statewide total stands at 96,032 confirmed cases and 2,894 deaths.

Here are the numbers for our area:

• Hancock County has 582 cases and 22 deaths
• Harrison County has 3,853 cases and now 74 deaths
• Jackson County has 3,486 cases and 70 deaths
• Stone County has 371 cases and 12 deaths
• George County has 771 cases and 13 deaths
• Pearl River County has 883 cases and 53 deaths