Mississippi Department of Health reports 853 new COVID-19 cases and 15 new deaths

The Mississippi Department of Health reported 853 new COVID-19 cases and 15 new deaths including two new deaths in Harrison County.

The statewide total stands at 89,175 confirmed cases and 2,670 deaths.

Here are the numbers in our area:

• Hancock County has 583 cases and 20 deaths
• Harrison County has 3,586 cases and 68 deaths
• Jackson County has 3,270 cases and 65 deaths
• Stone County has 341 cases and 11 deaths
• George County has 720 cases and 13 deaths
• Pearl River County has 818 cases and 49 deaths