Following Wednesday night’s announcement of the first reported coronavirus (COVID-19) case in the state, Mississippi State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs, MD, MPH, and Mississippi Emergency Management Association(MEMA) Executive Director Gregory S. Michel held a press conference this morning announcing major…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — All concerts at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center have been canceled for the remainder of March due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19. The announcement comes shortly after the Mississippi Department of Health…
Misinformation continues to circulate social media regarding coronavirus, so it is important to know what is true and what's not. News 25's Kristen Anzuini helps separate fact from fiction and give you some tips on precautions you can take to stay…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — Mississippi’s eight public universities have modified the schedules for the spring semester classes to inhibit the spread of the coronavirus. “The health and safety of our students, faculty and staff are paramount,” said Dr. Alfred Rankins…
Tonight the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports its first presumptive positive case of coronavirus or COVID-19. Final verification will come from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The individual is a Forrest county adult male who…
As Coronavirus fears sweep the nation, hospitals and other medical facilities are taking steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, but the scare has left the country with a blood shortage. The American Red Cross is facing a blood…
The Coronavirus has sparked fear across the nation and the American Red Cross is feeling the repercussions. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has more with how you can help save lives in the midst of this pandemic.
As the threat of the Coronavirus continues to increase across the country, local hospitals are taking precautionary measures in the case the virus makes it way to South Mississippi. Garden Park Medical Center announced today they’re adopting measures beyond what…
The recent outbreak of Coronavirus has prompted a great deal of questions and concerns on the impact it will have on our schools. Coronavirus is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person and while no cases have…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi's top public health official will lead a committee to prepare the state for coronavirus. Gov. Tate Reeves on Wednesday appointed a preparedness and planning committee. It will be led by Dr. Thomas Dobbs, a physician…
The Mississippi Department of Education provided guidance to school districts today regarding prevention measures and preparation in the event of a local outbreak of the Coronavirus. There are currently no cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi. The guidance includes information on…
As cases of the Coronavirus are increasing in the U.S., with two cases reported very close to home in Florida, Harrison County Emergency Management is keeping a close eye on the virus as it spreads. While no cases of COVID-19…
The Coronavirus is hitting a little closer to home with recent confirmed cases in Florida and as Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards says he expects to eventually see cases in his state, forming a task force in preparation. How is…
Coast families who rely on Shriners Hospitals for Children for treatment and care can now get care closer to home. Members of the Singing River Health System and Joppa Shriners on the Gulf Coast kicked off a new outreach clinic…
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia has halted travel to Islam's holiest sites over fears about a new viral epidemic months ahead of the hajj pilgrimage. The extraordinary decision stops foreigners from…
In her first official press conference, Mississippi First Lady Elee Reeves is bringing awareness to heart disease and the risks to women in our state. Joining American Heart Association staff and volunteers, heart disease survivors, and other organizations, First Lady…
Now in peak season for influenza in our region, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is currently seeing high flu activity in the state with widespread transmission. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates a total of…
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates has banned all flights to and from Iran over the outbreak of the new coronavirus, just a day after its spread was announced across multiple…
One South Mississippi elementary school is heating up its efforts to keep students from feeling under the weather. Quarles Elementary School in Long Beach is one of a dozen schools in the state currently participating in the ‘FLUency Program.’ Over…
Keesler Medical Center will not be part of the defense department’s plan to restructure 50 military hospitals across the nation. The defense department’s authorization act is focused on restructuring and realigning military treatment facilities for only active-duty personnel. These clinics…
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 100 million U.S. adults are now living with diabetes or pre-diabetes. At the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA in Ocean Springs, they are trying to lower that number with their…
The YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program provides a supportive environment where participants work together in a small group to learn about healthier eating and increasing their physical activity in order to reduce their risk for developing diabetes. The program, which is…
Veterans, it is time to make your voices heard at the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System’s town hall. This town hall gives local veterans an opportunity to voice their concerns and receive some information about the services they have…
More than 300 American cruise ship passengers, including 14 who tested positive for coronavirus, are being quarantined at military bases in California and Texas after arriving from Japan on charter flights overnight.