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.

In our area:

• Hancock County reported no new cases. They still stand at 100 cases and 12 deaths.
• Harrison County reported 23 new cases. Now at 367 cases and seven deaths.
• Jackson County reported 11 new cases. They’re currently at 367 cases and 16 deaths.
• Stone County has two new cases at 36 cases and no deaths.
• Pearl River County has one new case at 223 cases and 31 deaths.