MSDH reports 2,186 new COVID-19 cases and 38 new deaths

The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 2,186 new COVID-19 cases and 38 new deaths, including one new death within South Mississippi.

The statewide total stands at 272,662 confirmed cases and 5,983 deaths.

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

• Hancock County has 3,107 cases and 65 deaths
• Harrison County is now at 15,045 total cases and now 216 deaths
• Jackson County has 11,355 cases and 195 deaths
• Stone County has 1,573 cases and 27 deaths
• George County has 2,133 cases and now 42 deaths
• Pearl River County stands at 3,669 total cases and 109 deaths