With three options for the COVID-19 vaccination, many want to know exactly what the difference is in each of them. The Moderna and Pfizer vaccinations are both two dose vaccines requiring a priming dose followed by a booster dose. The…
Today, March 11th, has been proclaimed as ‘Healthcare Heroes Day’ in the City of Gulfport by Mayor Billy Hewes. It’s been officially one year since the first case of COVID was confirmed in Mississippi. The City of…
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…
More and more people on the Mississippi Gulf Coast are receiving their COVID-19 vaccine shot. Vaccine distribution continued in Gulfport today at the Isaiah Fredericks Center. Hundreds of first dose Pfizer shots were administered by Memorial staff…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 437 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths including two in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 298,445 cases and 6,845 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House approved a sweeping pandemic relief package over Republican opposition on Wednesday, sending it to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. The milestone political victory would provide $1,400 checks for most Americans and direct billions of…
By ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress has sent President Joe Biden the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. The House approved the bill Wednesday over solid Republican opposition in a vote that gives the new president and…
Hundreds are on schedule to receive their COVID vaccine in Diamondhead today. The vaccine distribution happened at Diamondhead City Hall courtesy of Memorial medical staff. All those in attendance received their first dose of Pfizer vaccine. Director…
Mississippi’s top public health official is urging people to continue wearing masks in public to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Republican Gov. Tate Reeves has lifted a mask mandate and Mississippi has seen a decrease in COVID-19 hospitalizations, but…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 357 new COVID-19 cases and 26 new deaths including three in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 298,008 cases and 6,834 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases…
The U.S. will have an additional 900,000 doses of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines available to states and pharmacy partners this week. White House press secretary Jen Psaki says states will receive 15.8 million doses of the two-shot vaccines, up from…
One year ago today, the first positive case of COVID-19 was reported in the state of Mississippi. The progress in the fight against COVID-19 can be seen as the State Department of Health is operating free drive-thru…
Today is the first day Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine appointments are underway. At the Singing River Cedar Lake Clinic in Biloxi, 20 of the new one dose vaccines were given to South Mississippians. Ten Singing River…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 70 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. The statewide total stands at 297,651 cases and still 6,808 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our…
Southeastern Grocers, Inc., in partnership with the Mississippi State Department of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is now offering 1,100 free Pfizer vaccines in five Mississippi store locations, while…
Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from federal health officials. The recommendations also say that vaccinated people can come together in the same way with people…
This week, Governor Tate Reeves lifted the mask mandate but some businesses are still taking safety precautions. When the COVID-19 lockdown hit last year, it took a toll on businesses, leaving many with no option but to…
Team work makes the dream work at Biloxi High School as different school district workers help in the effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. It’s more common to hear teachers are eligible to receive the COVID…
At Singing River Gulfport today, first dose vaccines opened up to those 50 years old and older. Also, over 1,000 first dose Pfizer COVID vaccines went into the arms of South Mississippians. It took a day and…
They’re continuing to put shots in arms at the Coast Coliseum vaccination site in Biloxi. About 900 people are vaccinated at the Coast Coliseum each day the site is open. So, it comes as little surprise that…
Today, Memorial Hospital held their largest vaccine distribution at the Dr. Frank Gruich Sr. Community Center in East Biloxi. They are vaccinating 1,200 community members, including individuals 50 and older, those with chronic health conditions, school employees,…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 591 new COVID-19 cases and 19 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 296,745 cases and 6,783 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area:…
Today 250 members of the Ocean Springs School District had appointments for their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Bright and early before school starts, 250 Ocean Springs teachers, administrators, bus drivers, staff, and other school district workers had their…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 479 new COVID-19 cases and 21 new deaths including one in both Harrison and Jackson counties. The statewide total stands at 296,154 cases and 6,764 deaths. Here’s a look…