Mississippi Department of Health reports 701 new COVID-19 cases and 24 new deaths

The Mississippi Department of Health reported 701 new COVID-19 cases today and 24 new deaths including one in Pearl River County and one in Jackson County.

The statewide total stands at 91,935 confirmed cases and 2,780 deaths

Here are the numbers in our area:

• Hancock County has 554 cases and 20 deaths
• Harrison County has 3,687 cases and 71 deaths
• Jackson County has 3,343 cases and 67 deaths
• Stone County has 346 cases and 11 deaths
• George County has 739 cases and 13 deaths
• Pearl River County has 848 cases and 50 deaths