MSDH reports 1,210 new COVID-19 cases and 40 new deaths

The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 1,210 new COVID-19 cases and 40 new deaths.

The statewide total stands at 279,742 cases and 6,222 deaths.

Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area:

• Hancock County has 3,208 cases and 70 deaths
• Harrison County is at 15,582 cases and 239 deaths
• Jackson County has 11,711 cases and 202 deaths
• Stone County has 1,629 cases and 28 deaths
• George County has 2,182 cases and 43 deaths
• Pearl River County stands at 3,805 cases and 117 deaths