MSDH reports 834 new COVID-19 cases and 19 deaths statewide

MSDH is reporting an additional 834 COVID-19 cases and 19 deaths statewide.

All nineteen deaths occurred between September 23^rd and October 4^th. Mississippi’s total of COVID-19 cases is now 492,558 with 9,768 deaths.

740 schools statewide have reported 815 new COVID-19 cases in K12 students and 103 new cases in teachers and staff.