MSDH reports 242 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths

The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 242 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths.

The statewide total stands at 290,874 cases and 6,553 deaths.

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

• Hancock County has 3,371 cases and 73 deaths
• Harrison County is at 16,363 cases and 269 deaths
• Jackson County has 12,382 cases and 216 deaths
• Stone County has 1,704 cases and 29 deaths
• George County has 2,293 cases and 45 deaths
• Pearl River County stands at 4,057 cases and 127 deaths

264,456 are presumed recovered.