Mississippi State Department of Health reports 696 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths

The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 696 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths today.

The statewide total stands at 98,886 confirmed cases and 2,979 deaths.

Here are the numbers for our area:

• Hancock County has 607 cases and 22 deaths
• Harrison County has 3,965 cases and 75 deaths
• Jackson County has 3,743 cases and 70 deaths
• Stone County has 384 cases and 13 deaths
• George County has 803 cases and 13 deaths
• Pearl River County has 916 cases and 53 deaths