By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. health officials say fully vaccinated Americans don't need to wear masks outdoors anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers. And unvaccinated people can drop face coverings…
On April 23rd, the CDC and FDA lifted the Johnson and Johnson pause and COVID-19 vaccines could resume. However, in Mississippi, the pause remains. On April 13th, the CDC and FDA recommended the pause across the country after reports…
Memorial Hospital is hosting multiple vaccination events. They’ll be vaccinating qualifying individuals 16 years or older that meet the health requirements set by the state. Later this week, they’ll have distributions in Gulfport, Hurley, Woolmarket, and Biloxi to increase distribution…
Memorial and Singing River Health System are both continuing with community vaccination events using only the Moderna or Pfizer two-dose vaccines. On Tuesday, the Mississippi Department of Health instructed a pause to physicians, clinics, and hospitals using…
JACKSON, MISS. – As the fight against COVID-19 continues, limited access to transportation to vaccination sites has become a concern particularly for persons with transportation challenges. In an effort to help residents in need of vaccination, the Mississippi Department of…
Earlier tonight, Governor Tate Reeves and state health leaders sat down for a town hall forum to discuss the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. State officials like Dr. Thomas Dobbs and MEMA Executive Director Stephen McCraney…
After the Mississippi State Department of Health instructed medical health professionals to suspend the distribution of Johnson and Johnson vaccines earlier today, Singing River Health System has been working to assure that those who have already made…
The Mississippi State Department of Health announced today a rare clotting syndrome found in six females in an afternoon press conference. State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs says the cases have been reported in females ages 18-48.…
Leaders with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention teamed up with those heading up the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today to field reporters from across the nation after issuing a joint recommendation for a pause…
(WXXV) — Early Tuesday morning, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a statement recommending a "pause" in the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine "out of an abundance…
9:00 AM UPDATE: Doctor Thomas Dobbs, Mississippi State Health Officer said Tuesday morning, “MSDH is instructing all physicians, clinics and hospitals to refrain from using Johnson and Johnson until additional guidance available from CDC and FDA.” He went on to…
NEW YORK (AP) — Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can safely enjoy again, according to new U.S. guidance issued Friday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance to say fully vaccinated people can travel within the U.S.…
Feed my Sheep partnered with Coastal Family Health to vaccinate Mississippi’s vulnerable homeless population. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Coastal Family Health vaccinated anyone over the age of 18 and administered 100 Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. No…
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12. The announcement Wednesday marks a step toward possibly beginning shots in this age group before the next school year. Most COVID-19 vaccines being rolled…
COVID-19 vaccines will be available for distribution tomorrow at Feed my Sheep in Gulfport. Coastal Family Health Center Mobile Unit will be on site administering first dose vaccines from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. No appointment is…
The Mississippi State Department of Health updated their guidance on safer faith-based gatherings and worship services. The MSDH states that the safest options to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect the vulnerable is for services to…
Memorial is accepting appointments for the Pfizer vaccine in Wiggins. Anyone 16 years and older may receive the vaccine. If you are 17 or younger, you must be accompanied by an adult. The vaccinations will take place…
Today at the Diamondhead Activity Center, Memorial prepared first dose COVID-19 vaccines to those 16 years old and older. The Pfizer vaccine is the only brand of COVID vaccine available to teenagers over 16. For teens to…
Memorial partnered with local schools to vaccinate Biloxi School District employees with their second dose of the Pfizer COVID vaccine. Today in the Biloxi High School Gymnasium, 190 second dose Pfizer vaccines went into the arms of…
According to the Mississippi State Department of Health, Mississippi is reporting its first identified cases of two California COVID-19 variant strains: four cases of B.1.427 variant and three cases of B.1.429 variant in Mississippi residents. Like other previously identified COVID-19…
The most recent COVID vaccination demographic stats have the chief medical officer of United Healthcare’s midsouth region, which includes Mississippi, concerned. According to numbers released just yesterday by the CDC, only eight percent of COVID vaccinations have…
Some teachers in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District received their second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Three weeks ago, 50 first dose shots were administered. Today, teachers rolled up their sleeves to receive their second dose in the…
March 25, 2021 (GULFPORT, Miss.)—Memorial will administer the 2nd dose Pfizer vaccines for Biloxi teachers, staff and employees in K-12, preschool or childcare settings tomorrow, March 26, at the Biloxi High School gymnasium. Memorial has partnered with Gulfport, Long Beach,…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A spokeswoman says the Mississippi Health Department is rewriting a "confusing" script that employees and contractors read to people scheduling COVID-19 vaccination appointments by phone. The change comes after a professor said…
