Mississippi Department reports 823 new COVID-19 cases and 23 new deaths

Today, the Mississippi Department of Health reported 823 new COVID-19 cases and 23 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 85,939 confirmed cases and 2,588 deaths.

Here are the numbers for our area:

• Hancock County has 510 cases and 20 deaths
• Harrison County has 3,445 cases and 61 deaths
• Jackson County has 3,126 cases and 60 deaths
• Stone County is at 329 cases and 10 deaths
• George County has 707 cases and 13 deaths
• Pearl River County has 786 cases and 48 deaths