Mississippi State Department of Health reports 1,638 COVID-19 cases and 23 new deaths

The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 1,638 new COVID-19 cases and 23 new deaths including one new death in Jackson County.

The statewide total stands at 140,429 confirmed cases and 3,642 deaths.

Here are the numbers for our areas:

• Hancock County now has 1,114 cases and 37 deaths
• Harrison County has 6,666 cases and 105 deaths
• Jackson County has 5,947 cases and 113 deaths
• Stone County has 687 cases and 14 deaths
• George County has 1,188 cases and 23 deaths
• Pearl River County has 1,385 cases and 66 deaths