Governor Reeves holds COVID-19 briefing
Governor Tate Reeves took the time today to update the state on its stance with COVID-19. Reeves held a Facebook live briefing today rather than in his usual press room because he and his family are currently…
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COVID-19 vaccine availability in Mississippi
A coronavirus vaccine could be available to healthcare workers and first responders in Mississippi as soon as next month. State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Beyers said Mississippi has been tentatively approved to receive an initial round of 183,000…
Mississippi State Department of Health reports 1,271 new COVID-19 cases and 17 deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 1,271 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths including two in Harrison County and one in Hancock County. The statewide total stands at 130,665 confirmed cases and 3,514 deaths. Here…
MedPharmics launching clinical trial COVID-19 therapeutics treatment in Gulfport
MedPharmics is launching a clinical trial in Gulfport to test multiple therapeutics in the early treatment of COVID-19. The primary goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether investigational agents may effectively and safely treat COVID-19…
Mississippi Department of Health reports 1,256 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 1,256 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths including one in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 129,394 confirmed cases and 3,497 deaths. Here are the numbers for our…
Clinical trial for COVID-19 vaccine opening in Gulfport
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is sponsoring a clinical trial for COVID-19 patients in Gulfport. The ACTIV-2 Outpatient Monoclonal Antibodies and Other Therapies Trial is open for enrollment. Its primary goal is to determine whether investigational agents…
Reeves extends executive order for COVID-19 to Dec. 11
Governor Tate Reeves announced Wednesday that he has extended his “Safe Recovery” executive order through December 11. It had been set to expire today. The governor also reset his county-specific orders, using the applicable data. The counties that now qualify…
Mississippi State Department of Health reports 933 new COVID-19 cases and 37 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 933 new COVID-19 cases and 37 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 128,138 confirmed cases and 3,480 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 984…
Reacting to the passing of Initiative 65 in Mississippi
Mississippi voters overwhelmingly chose Initiative 65 in last night’s election and now local proponents of the measure as well as law enforcement are speaking out on what’s next. As the part owner of DB Rocks Quality CB…
Mississippi Department of Health reports 766 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths
The Mississippi Department of Health reports 766 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 122,275 confirmed cases and 3,397 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 921 cases and 31 deaths…
Mississippi State Department of Health reports 854 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 854 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deaths Monday, including two in Jackson County. The statewide total stands at 116,617 confirmed cases and 3,283 deaths. Here are the numbers for…
Mississippi State Department of Health reports 958 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 958 new COVID-19 cases and eight new deaths including one in Jackson County. The statewide total stands at 113,081 confirmed cases and 3,231 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County…
Seasonal Flu vaccinations now available at all County Health Departments
JACKSON, Miss. – Seasonal influenza vaccinations are now available for children and qualifying adults at all Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) county health departments. Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older as the best protection…
Encompass Health to open ten new beds
Patients at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital at Memorial can rest a little easier knowing they’re in good hands and now even better beds. The facility added ten new beds this week, now making them a 43-bed hospital. As the only…
Mississippi State Department of Health reports 801 new COVID-19 cases and 21 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 801 new COVID-19 cases and 21 new deaths including two in Jackson County and one in Pearl River County. The statewide total stands at 112,123 confirmed cases and 3,223 deaths. Here are the…
Governor Tate Reeves announces additional COVID-19 Measures
JACKSON — Today, Governor Reeves announced additional measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. A new executive order places a 10% capacity requirement on healthcare facilities across the state. If hospitals cannot maintain 10% of their capacity for COVID-19 patients, they…
Biloxi VA hosting flu vaccine drive-thru
The Biloxi Veterans Affairs Medical Center is hosting a free drive-thru flu vaccine clinic to all eligible veterans. The clinic started yesterday and will continue each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until further notice. The…
The Gulf Coast’s fight against childhood obesity
A recent report conducted by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation shows that Mississippi has one of the highest youth obesity rates in the nation, but what services are available to help combat this disease on the Coast? At 22.3% Mississippi’s…
Mississippi Department of Health reports 876 new COVID-19 cases and 25 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 876 new COVID-19 cases and 25 new deaths including one new death in Jackson County and one previous death in Pearl River County. The statewide total now stands at 106,817 confirmed cases and…
Mississippi State Department of Health report 296 COVID-19 cases and no new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 296 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. The statewide total stands at 105,228 confirmed cases and 3,101 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County has 696 cases and 26…
Mississippi State Department of Health reports 563 new COVID-19 cases and 24 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 563 new COVID-19 cases and 24 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 102,241 confirmed cases and 3,051 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 648 cases and…
Mississippi State Department of Health reports 215 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 215 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. The statewide total stands at 100,703 confirmed cases and 3,013 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 624 cases and 22…
Keesler Air Force Base hosts first-ever drive-through health fair
Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi is taking the health care of our military men and women to a whole new level. The mission: healthcare and cancer screenings. Location: Keesler Air Force Base. The objective: keep our military men and…
Mississippi State Department of Health reports 696 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 696 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths today. The statewide total stands at 98,886 confirmed cases and 2,979 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 607 cases and…