Health

COVID-19: 680 new cases, 14 new deaths statewide

The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 680 new coronavirus cases in our state and 14 new deaths including one in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 27,247 confirmed cases and 1,073 deaths. Here are the numbers for our…

COVID-19: 675 new cases, 20 new deaths statewide

The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 675 new coronavirus cases in our state today, along with 20 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 26,567 confirmed cases and 1,059 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County…

More than 500 new COVID-19 cases reported in state

Today, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported a record number of coronavirus cases in our state. They reported 1,092 new cases of COVID-19 and five new deaths. The statewide total stands at 24,906 cases and 1,022 deaths. No new…

COVID-19: 1,092 new cases, five new deaths state wide

Today, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported a record number of coronavirus cases in our state. They reported 1,092 new cases of COVID-19 and five new deaths. The statewide total stands at 24,516 cases and 1,016 deaths. Here are…

COVID-19: 526 new cases, 22 new deaths statewide

Yesterday, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported the latest coronavirus cases and deaths in our state. They reported 526 new cases of COVID-19 and 22 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 23,424 cases and 1,011 deaths. Here are…

Mississippi abortion bill passes in the Senate

Governor Tate Reeves is expected to sign a bill that would ban abortion based on the race, sex, or genetic anomalies of a fetus. It could set up another lawsuit by abortion-rights groups in a state that already has some…

Advisory council formed for school reopenings

Greyhound nation and Singing River Health System announced a new partnership today to form a game plan on how to best reopen schools in the age of COVID-19. School administrators are tasked this summer with reopening schools in a safe…

Plasma donations helping COVID-19 patients

The Red Cross has been stepping up in the fight against COVID-19 in numerous ways, but they can’t do it alone and need your help. In coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Red Cross is seeking people…

CDC to make updated recommendation on masks ‘soon’

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is planning to update its recommendation on masks. CDC researchers have been conducting a scientific review about the masks during the coronavirus pandemic. Scientists wanted to find out if masks protect people…

MSDH Explains Delay of COVID-19 Data

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) apologizes for the interruption of COVID-19 data. The agency is working to address legacy software issues impacting its ability to create detailed reports. Additional detailed analysis of data is not available…

COVID-19: 489 new cases, 23 new deaths statewide

The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 489 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and 23 new deaths. However, 16 of those new deaths are from between May 23rd and June 11th, including one in Hancock County and one…

COVID-19: 353 new cases and 20 new deaths

The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 353 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and 20 new deaths including 24 new cases reported within our six southern counties. The statewide total stands at 20,152 cases and 915 deaths. In…

Red Cross begins antibody testing today

The American Red Cross has announced all blood donors will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies. Testing began today for anyone donating blood, platelets, or plasma and will continue for several months. The Red Cross says this will help people learn…

Drive-thru immunization fair begins tomorrow in Biloxi

Parents across the Coast will have the opportunity to keep their children’s immunizations up to date starting tomorrow. Coastal Family Health Center’s Pediatric Clinic, along with Biloxi Excel by Five and the Biloxi School District, are partnering once again for…

COVID-19: 283 new cases, four new deaths statewide

The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 283 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and four new deaths. That includes 37 new cases reported within our six southern counties. The statewide total stands at 19,799 cases and 895 deaths.…

COVID-19: 608 new cases, 13 deaths statewide

The latest number of COVID-19 cases has been released today after technical problems. As of today, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported 608 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and 13 deaths. The statewide total stands at 19,091…