First West Nile death confirmed in Mississippi
The State Department of Health has confirmed the first death from the West Nile Virus for 2025. The death occurred in Washington County. The Department of Health does not…
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Take Precautions to Ensure Summer Safety
Jackson, Miss.- Tis the season to bask in the sun, but the Mississippi heat comes with serious safety hazards. So, while you’re making summer plans, prioritize safety. The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is advising residents to protect themselves…
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus on the coast
Mosquitoes across the coast are testing positive for West Nile Virus. The numbers are from the Mississippi Department of Health's report from August 28th. Harrison County is seeing 56 positive mosquito samples in addition to one positive blood donor. Jackson…
MS Department of Health receives grant from CDC for overdose prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded about $279 million to 49 states, the District of Columbia, and 40 local health departments. This…
Edney named Mississippi’s next State Health Officer
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s next State Health Officer is Dr. Daniel P. Edney, who will replace Dr. Thomas Dobbs on Aug. 1. Dobbs is resigning from the post he’s held since 2018 at the end of July. Edney currently…
Thomas Dobbs stepping down as state health officer
State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs will step down from his position the end of July, the State Department of Health said in a press release today. Dobbs began his career at MSDH in 2008, and has held numerous roles including…
Free at-home COVID-19 tests available
The Mississippi Department of Health is working on a distribution plan for at-home COVID tests. You can currently order tests online through the federal government. MSDH tells News 25 that at-home…
Department of Health calls for all hospitals to join COVID care plan
The Mississippi State Department of Health issued a statewide order making participation in Mississippi COVID System of Care Plan mandatory for all licensed hospitals effective at noon today. The order will continue until January 23, 2022, unless revoked before then.…
Mississippi COVID-19 hospitalizations rise as cases spread
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Hospitalizations for COVID-19 continue rising rapidly in Mississippi as new cases proliferate. The state Health Department reported Monday that 695 people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 were hospitalized Sunday. That is up from 265 hospitalized two weeks earlier, on Dec.…
Mississippi weekend virus cases increase sixfold in 3 weeks
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s department of health reported Monday that the state saw almost 5,000 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 over the weekend as the virus surges statewide. That’s an increase of more than six times the number of…
Mississippi State Department of Health reports 2,480 new COVID-19 cases and 37 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 2,480 new COVID-19 cases and 37 new deaths across the state. The statewide total stands at 161,516 confirmed cases and 3,916 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock…
Mississippi State Department of Health reports 967 new COVID-19 cases and 14 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 967 new COVID-19 cases and 14 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 124,854 confirmed cases and 3,419 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 949…
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 795 new COVID-19 cases and seven new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 795 new COVID-19 cases and seven new deaths including one in Hancock County. The statewide total stands at 113,876 confirmed cases and 3,238 deaths. Here are the numbers in our…
Mississippi Department of Health reports 589 new COVID-19 cases and 36 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 589 new COVID-19 cases and 36 new deaths today. The statewide total stands at 97,638 confirmed cases and 2,957 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 595 cases and…
Mississippi Department of Health reports 190 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 190 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths today. The statewide total stands at 97,049 confirmed cases and 2,921 deaths Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 590 cases and 22…
Mississippi Department of Health reports 722 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deaths
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 722 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deaths with one new death in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 96,032 confirmed cases and 2,894 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock…
Mississippi Department of Health reports 737 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 737 new COVID-19 cases and four new deaths with one new death in Jackson County. The statewide total stands at 95,310 confirmed cases and 2,874 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock…
Mississippi Department of Health reports 552 new COVID-19 cases and 24 new deaths
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 552 new COVID-19 cases and 24 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 94,573 confirmed cases and 2,870 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County has 572 cases and 21 deaths…
Mississippi Department of Health reports 465 COVID-19 cases and 36 new deaths
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 465 new COVID-19 cases and 36 new deaths with one new death in Harrison and Stone counties and two new deaths in Jackson and Pearl River counties. The statewide total stands at 94,021 confirmed…
Mississippi Department of Health reports 192 COVID-19 cases and no deaths
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 192 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. The statewide total stands at 93,556 confirmed cases and 2,810 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 564 cases and 21 deaths…
Mississippi Department of Health reports 701 new COVID-19 cases and 24 new deaths
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 701 new COVID-19 cases today and 24 new deaths including one in Pearl River County and one in Jackson County. The statewide total stands at 91,935 confirmed cases and 2,780 deaths Here are the…
Mississippi Department of Health reports 711 new COVID-19 cases and 22 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 711 new COVID-19 cases and 22 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 91,234 confirmed cases and 2,756 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County has 544 cases and 20…
Mississippi Department of Health reports 505 new COVID-19 cases and 28 new deaths
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 505 new COVID-19 cases today and 28 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 90,523 confirmed cases and 2,734 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 542 cases and 20…