MSDH reports 1,098 COVID-19 cases and 50 deaths statewide

Today, MSDH is reporting an additional 1,098 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 50 deaths.

Twenty-eight deaths occurred between August 26^th and September 28^th. Twenty-two deaths occurred between May 25^th and September 24^th, identified from death certificate reports.

Mississippi’s total number of COVID-19 cases is now 487,293 with 9,588 deaths.