Health

Edgewater Mall to close Sunday due to COVID-19 concerns

Edgewater Mall announced Friday that due to COVID-19, the mall will close at the end of business Sunday, March 29.  The mall will tentatively reopen April 13. Some stores will remain open for business, but there will be no access…

Report: Doctor at Singing River tests positive for COVID-19

A physician at Singing River Health System has tested positive for coronavirus, the hospital confirmed. Sun Herald reporter Mary Perez first reported the news on SunHerald.com. SRHS CEO Lee Bond told the Sun Herald that the doctor is over age…

Health officials report 8 deaths in Mississippi from COVID-19

On Friday morning, the Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 94 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi, identified by testing from the state Public Health Laboratory and private testing providers. Two new deaths have also been confirmed, bringing the…

Businesses in need of a boost

Shopping areas typically packed with spring breakers this time of year - now stark as evidenced by near barren parking lots but there is a ray of hope as it appears congress will likely take the final steps in passing…

MDEQ Lifts Beach Water Contact Advisory in Pass Christian

(JACKSON, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted a water contact advisory Thursday for Station 5 (Pass Christian West Beach). Water samples at this station show the area has attained acceptable bacteria…

COVID-19: Third Death in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. – Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports the third death from coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi. The case was a male 65-70 years old from Webster County with underlying health conditions. He died while hospitalized. Currently,…

Allergies or Coronavirus: How to tell symptoms apart

Allergies or Coronavirus? How do you tell the symptoms apart? Spring is in the air and so is the pollen, something you know all too well if you suffer from allergies. It’s always a busy time of year for Dr.…

30 new COVID-19 cases; 80 total cases statewide

The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 30 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, including 21 of those cases here on the Coast. Adams, Franklin, Lee, and Tippah counties now have their first cases. There are now 80…

Checking in on your mental health during times of uncertainty

As local residents continue to stay home and practice social distancing, many are trying to mentally adjust to the several quick lifestyle changes that may come with it. Since the Coronavirus outbreak in Mississippi, Gulfport Behavioral Health System has seen…

Scarlet Pearl Casino taking safety measures amid Coronavirus

In light of the Coronavirus spreading throughout the United States, here on the Coast, the Scarlet Pearl Casino is taking precaution. With the Mississippi State Department of Health confirming more cases of the Coronavirus in Mississippi, the Scarlet Pearl isn’t…

Polk’s Drugs offering free delivery

One local pharmacy is going above and beyond to help the community and keep people safe during this Coronavirus outbreak. As the virus continues to spread across the country, people are being urged to practice social distancing and stay home…

Six cases of Coronavirus in Mississippi

Today, the Mississippi State Department of Health reports there are now six positive cases of Coronavirus in the state. The Mississippi State Department of Health says three more people have tested positive for Coronavirus, increasing the total to six. At…

Mississippi reports two more positive cases of coronavirus

JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports the second and third presumptive positive cases of coronavirus or COVID-19 in Mississippi. Final verification will come from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). One case…