COVID-19: 1,168 new cases, 52 new deaths statewide

The Mississippi State Department of Health has released the latest COVID-19 numbers in our state. They have reported 1,168 new cases and 52 new deaths.

The statewide total now stands at 57,912 confirmed cases and 1,620 deaths.

Here are the numbers for our area:

• Hancock County is now at 323 cases and 14 deaths
• Harrison County is at 2,048 cases and 31 deaths
• Jackson County is at 1,837 cases and 34 deaths
• Stone County is at 144 cases and three deaths
• George County has 525 cases and five deaths
• Pearl River County stands at 471 cases and 36 deaths.