MSDH reports 984 new COVID-19 cases and 39 new deaths

The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 984 new COVID-19 cases and 39 new deaths including one in Hancock County and one in Pearl River County.

The statewide total stands at 285,684 cases and 6,429 deaths

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

• Hancock County has 3,294 cases and now 72 deaths
• Harrison County is at 15,984 cases and 256 deaths
• Jackson County as 12,109 cases and 210 deaths
• Stone County has 1,662 cases and 28 deaths
• George County has 2,238 cases and 44 deaths
• Pearl River County has 3,934 cases and now 123 deaths