High level of COVID cases lead Mississippi into the fifth wave
Mississippi nursing homes are experiencing COVID outbreaks from the omicron variant. COVID cases in assisted living facilities have doubled in the last week. According to…
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MSDH reports 3,594 new cases of COVID-19 and 19 deaths statewide
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 3,594 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 19 deaths. Twelve of these deaths occurred between December 23 and December 28. An additional seven deaths occurred between August 28 and December 20, identified from death…
Flu, cold, or COVID-19? Memorial physician explains the differences
With the recent spike in the omicron variant, the team at Memorial is here to explain the differences between the common cold, the flu, or COVID-19. Dr.…
Holiday Bowl scrapped as virus issues hit UCLA before kickoff
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Holiday Bowl became the fifth postseason college football game to be canceled when UCLA was forced to pull out just hours before Tuesday’s kickoff because of COVID-19 issues with the team. The game was scheduled…
US move to shorten COVID-19 isolation stirs confusion, doubt
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials' decision to shorten the recommended COVID-19 isolation and quarantine period from 10 days to five is drawing criticism from some medical experts and could create confusion among many Americans. To the dismay of some authorities, the…
MSDH reports 2,698 new cases of COVID-19 and 22 deaths statewide
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 2,698 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 22 deaths. Seven of these deaths occurred between December 23 and December 26. An additional 15 deaths occurred between November 1 and December 22, identified from death…
CDC recommends shorter COVID isolation, quarantine for all
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials on Monday cut isolation restrictions for Americans who catch the coronavirus from 10 to five days, and similarly shortened the time that close contacts need to quarantine. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Mississippi reports jump in COVID cases over 5 days
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting more than 7,000 new COVID-19 cases over a five-day period. The department posted new numbers Monday, covering cases confirmed from Wednesday through Sunday. The state is seeing a significant increase…
COVID-19 takes toll on Saints roster
The latest surge of COVID-19 continues to ravage rosters across the professional sports world, putting the Saints in a tough situation for week 16. Last week, Head Coach Sean Payton…
MSDH reports 873 new COVID-19 cases and six deaths statewide
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 873 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and six deaths. These deaths occurred between December 17 and December 21, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases is now 525,502, with 10,393 deaths.
US adds Merck pill as 2nd easy-to-use drug against COVID-19
By MATTHEW PERRONE WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators on Thursday authorized the second pill against COVID-19, providing another easy-to-use medication to battle the rising tide of omicron infections. The Food and Drug Administration authorization of Merck’s molnupiravir comes one…
Scarlet Pearl reinstates mask mandate for employees
A file video posted earlier provided outdated information on casino's vaccination rate. Scarlet Pearl is the first casino in the nation to have a 100 percent vaccination rate, officials said. Scarlet Pearl has reinstated its mask mandate for casino employees.…
No makeups for College Football Playoff semis if team can't play due to virus
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer If a team is unavailable to play in College Football Playoff semifinals on Dec. 31 because of COVID-19 issues, the game will be forfeited and the available team will advance to the…
MSDH reports 873 new COVID-19 cases and six deaths statewide
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 873 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and six deaths. These deaths occurred between December 17 and December 21, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases is now 525,502, with 10,393 deaths.
Pause on student loan payments is extended through May 1
By COLLEEN LONG WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Wednesday extended a student loan moratorium that has allowed millions of Americans to put off debt payments during the pandemic. Under the action, payments on federal student loans will remain…
New Orleans shortens Mardi Gras parade routes for 2022 season
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- New Orleans officials say they are shortening parade routes for the upcoming Mardi Gras season because there are fewer police officers, medics and other first responders to deal with crowds. The city canceled Mardi Gras parades…
MSDH reports 740 new cases of COVID-19 AND 23 deaths statewide
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 740 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 23 deaths. Eight of these deaths occurred between December 15 and December 20. An additional 15 deaths occurred between July 18 and December 14, identified from death…
Saints Head Coach Sean Payton tests positive for COVID-19
In March of 2020, New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton became the first known NFL figure to contract COVID-19. Since that time, Payton is fully vaccinated,…
MSDH reports 911 new cases of COVID-19 and three deaths
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 911 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and three deaths. All three deaths occurred between December 15 and December 16. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases is now 522,455, with 10,354 deaths.
Memorial holds COVID-19 vaccine event in the fight against omicron
Team Memorial continues to do everything it can to keep COVID numbers down this winter season. Memorial hosting a pop-up vaccine site today at the Gaston…
MSDH reporting 710 new cases of COVID-19 and four deaths
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 710 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and four deaths. Three deaths occurred on December 14, and one death occurred on April 1, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases is now…
Memorial to host vaccine pop-ups to fight omicron
A reminder, Memorial Hospital is hosting more vaccine pop up sites this week. They announced the sites after the first case of the omicron variant was reported in…
MSDH reports 575 new cases of COVID-19 and seven deaths statewide
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 575 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and seven deaths. All seven deaths occurred between December 9 and December 14. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases is now 520,834, with 10,347 deaths.
MSDH reports 408 new cases of COVID-19 and nine deaths statewide
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 408 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and nine deaths. All nine deaths occurred between November 7 and December 9, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases is now 520,259, with 10,340…