MSDH reports 679 new COVID-19 cases and 19 new deaths

The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 679 new COVID-19 cases and 19 new deaths including one in Harrison County.

The statewide total stands at 299,124 cases and 6,864 deaths.

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

• Hancock County has 3,569 cases and 78 deaths
• Harrison County is at 17,008 total cases and now 291 deaths
• Jackson County has 12,801 cases and 234 deaths
• Stone County has 1,738 cases and 30 deaths
• George County has 2,331 cases and 45 deaths
• Pearl River County stands at 4,245 total cases and 132 deaths