coronavirus

New 'safer at home orders' issued for Mississippi

The shelter in place orders are replaced with the new ‘safer at home’ orders issued by Governor Tate Reeves this afternoon. “The ‘safer at home’ order is not a return to normal. I wish it was. I know one day…

Gulfport Mayor statement on ‘Safer at Home’ orders

Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes has released a statement in regards to Governor Tate Reeves' new ‘safer at home’ orders. "The City of Gulfport plans on following the provisions of Gov. Reeves’s new order, with one exception.  Instead of the 50…

Governor Reeves gives update on COVID-19

This afternoon, Governor Tate Reeves addressed Mississippi, giving an update on the current situation of COVID-19. He began the press briefing by highlighting local businesses from across the state helping in the fight against COVID-19. He was joined by members…

Unemployment claims continue to rise

The Labor Department reports today that more than four million people applied for unemployment benefits last week, bringing the total number seeking benefits to over 26 million since the spread of Coronavirus forced states to shut down. Over the last…

Coronavirus response continues in the City of Biloxi

The City of Biloxi continues to monitor COVID-19 on the Coast and make preliminary plans to help businesses reopen. Mayor FoFo Gilich tells News 25 they want to see a 14 day downturn in cases before kick-starting a gradual reopening…

FDA authorizes first COVID-19 test for emergency use

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the first at-home tests for coronavirus. They're called "pixel" by LabCorp CVODI-19 test home collection kits. They allow patients to collect nasal swab samples at home and mail them in for results.…