CDC recommendations for safely ringing in the new year
Most of us are ready to turn the page on 2020, but as COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the country, the CDC has tips on how you can ring in the new year safely. The agency…
HEALTH
MSDH reports 1,943 new COVID-19 cases and 85 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 1,943 new COVID-19 cases and a record high 85 new deaths including one new death in Hancock County, three in Jackson County, and 11 new deaths in Harrison County.…
MSDH reports 1,701 new COVID-19 cases and 28 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 1,701 new COVID-19 cases and 28 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 208, 089 cases and 4,634 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our…
MSDH reports 2,634 new COVID-19 cases and 43 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 2,634 new COVID-19 cases and 43 new deaths including two in Hancock County and two in Pearl River County. The statewide total stands at 200,325 cases and 4,533 deaths.…
Biloxi VA receives Moderna vaccine
After originally expecting to receive their shipment of the Moderna vaccine Monday morning to being told the vaccine would come Wednesday to now receiving it earlier today, the Biloxi Veterans Affairs Medical Center has finally administered the…
Phase 1A of COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan for Mississippi
Today Mississippi’s State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs held a press conference briefing the public on vaccine distribution. According to Dr. Dobbs, Mississippi is currently in phase 1A of its COVID-19 vaccination distribution plan, where he says…
MSDH reports 2,191 new COVID-19 cases and 79 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 2,191 new COVID-19 cases and 79 new deaths including one in Hancock County, four in Harrison County, and four in Jackson County. This is the single day record for…
Biloxi VA prepares for Moderna COVID-19 vaccine arrival
With COVID-19 cases surging across the nation, anticipation for the distribution of vaccines is rising. The Moderna vaccine was scheduled to arrive at the Biloxi VA Hospital Monday morning with the first vaccine being administered Tuesday. However,…
MSDH reports 1,167 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 1,167 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths with no new deaths in the southern six counties. The statewide total stands at 195,500 cases and 4,411 deaths. Here’s a…
U.S. clears Moderna vaccine for COVID-19, 2nd shot in arsenal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. added a second COVID-19 vaccine to its arsenal Friday, boosting efforts to beat back an outbreak so dire that the nation is regularly recording more than 3,000 deaths a day. Much-needed doses are set to…
The Pillars of Biloxi preparing for COVID-19 vaccine
The Pillars of Biloxi Community Elder-Care Services is preparing for the delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine which could arrive at the facility any day now. At the Pillars in Biloxi, the COVID-19 vaccine gives residents hope for…
MSDH reports 2,507 new COVID-19 cases and 34 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health reports 2,507 new COVID-19 cases and 34 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 190,411 confirmed cases and 4,354 deaths Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area:…
MSDH reports 2,261 new COVID-19 cases and 26 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 2,261 new COVID-19 cases and 26 new deaths with one new death in Jackson and Pearl River counties. The statewide total stands at 187,904 cases and 4,320 deaths. Here’s a…
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MSDH reports 2,343 new COVID-19 cases and 42 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health reports 2,343 new COVID-19 cases and 42 new deaths with deaths reported in each of the coastal counties except George County. The statewide total stands at 185,643 cases and 4,294 deaths.…
MSDH reports 2,205 new COVID-19 cases and 48 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 2,205 new COVID-19 cases and 48 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 183,300 confirmed cases and 4,252 deaths. Here’s a look at the numbers in our area: Hancock…
MSDH reports 1,648 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths across the state
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 1,648 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths including one in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 181,095 confirmed cases and 4,204 deaths. Here are the numbers in…
Mississippi state health officials receive COVID-19 vaccine
The COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in Mississippi and is shipping to hospitals and nursing homes. State health officials received the first vaccine in the state on camera this afternoon in an effort to show Mississippians they are…
U.S. allows emergency COVID-19 vaccine in bid to end pandemic
By LAURAN NEERGAARD and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. has given the final go-ahead to the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine, launching emergency vaccinations in a bid to end the pandemic. Shots will begin in a few…
Flu Shot Friday
It is flu shot Friday on the Gulf Coast. In a partnership with the Mississippi Public Health Institute, the Coastal Family Health Care Center launched the campaign to promote health awareness and safety throughout the community. This…
Mississippi requiring hospitals to halt elective surgeries
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi's coronavirus hospitalizations continue to surpass records. The state's top health official said Friday that hospitals full with COVID-19 patients can no longer handle elective surgeries, and he's requiring the facilities to start postponing many of…
MSDH reports 2,327 new COVID-19 cases and 41 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 2,327 new COVID-19 cases and 41 new deaths including two in Jackson County. The statewide total stands at 175,282 confirmed cases and 4,124 deaths. Here are the numbers in our…
Updated COVID executive order goes into effect at 5 p.m. today
New executive orders from Governor Tate Reeves will go into effect today at 5 p.m. to help slow the spread of coronavirus. Reeves is adding more COVID-19 measures in an effort to keep Mississippians safe and added…
MSDH offering free COVID-19 testing in Biloxi
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is offering additional free COVID-19 testing through the Office of Preventive Health and Health Equity. This new testing opportunity is in addition to the regular testing already being done by…