MSDH reports 2,191 new COVID-19 cases and 79 new deaths

The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 2,191 new COVID-19 cases and 79 new deaths including one in Hancock County, four in Harrison County, and four in Jackson County. This is the single day record for COVID-19 deaths in Mississippi.

The statewide total stands at 197,691 cases and 4,490 deaths.

Here are the cases by county in our area:

• Hancock County has 1,726 cases and now 51 deaths
• Harrison County is now at 9,713 cases and now 139 deaths
• Jackson County has 8,126 cases and now 151 deaths
• Stone County has 1,065 cases and 18 deaths
• George County has 1,620 cases and 34 deaths
• Pearl River County stands at 2,275 cases and 77 deaths