JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) – Wednesday morning, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) announced the second death from coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi. The deceased person was a male between 60 and 65 years old from Holmes County with underlying health…
JACKSON, Miss. — During a press conference about Mississippi’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Tate Reeves said Tuesday that abortions should be classified as elective medical procedures and nonessential medical visits. The Mississippi State Department of Health halted all…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Tuesday morning, the Mississippi State Department of Health announced 71 new cases of coronavirus in the Magnolia State. The total for COVID-19 cases Mississippi now stands at 320, with 1872 individuals tested by the MSDH Public…
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will now be keeping an active list of local COVID-19 testing sites throughout the state. The list has been provided to MSDH from local county emergency management agencies and local…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) advises that given the ongoing spread of COVID-19 in Mississippi and the shortage of protective medical equipment, elective medical procedures and non-essential medical visits must be postponed at this…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The number of coronvirus cases in Mississippi continues to rise as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens around the world. Thursday morning Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 16 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi, in 12…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The number of coronvirus cases in Mississippi continues to rise as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens around the world. Wednesday, the Mississippi State Department of Health announced 13 new cases of coronavirus in the Magnolia State, with…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports the second and third presumptive positive cases of coronavirus or COVID-19 in Mississippi. Final verification will come from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). One case…
MEMA is assisting the Mississippi State Department of Health in its response to the Coronavirus. As with weather emergencies like hurricanes and tornadoes, MEMA is also prepared for health emergencies. They’re urging residents to prepare for COVID-19 as they would…
The Mississippi State Department of Health issued a new policy today allowing dog owners to bring their pets to restaurants. This comes under certain conditions and requirements to make sure health and safety of the public is not compromised. Here’s…
Tuesday is World Tuberculosis Day, and data recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C.D.C.) shows that the number of new tuberculosis (TB) cases in Mississippi increased 13% from 2013, which should remind Mississippians this disease is still a very present threat in the state.
The Mississippi State Department of Health (M.S.D.H.) reports the first confirmed pediatric influenza death for the 2014-2015 flu season.
Hearts are synonymous with Valentine’s Day, and February is the perfect time to love your heart for American Heart Month.
Friday, the Mississippi State Department of Health (M.S.D.H.), in collaboration with the American Sexual Health Association, announces the availability of a new toll-free call center with information and referrals for those interested in pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a prevention option for those at high risk of contracting H.I.V.
Mississippi has the highest rate of vaccination coverage for kindergarten students nationwide, according to a recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C.D.C.)
Students returned back to Gautier High School Wednesday after a student tested positive for tuberculosis, a concern for many local parents and residents.
A confirmed case of tuberculosis on the Gulf Coast has many Gautier High School parents concerned for the wellbeing of their children.
Tuesday evening, parents of students at Gautier High School met with staff and state health officials after the school announced Monday that one of its students has tuberculosis.
New mobile app gives you the power to protect yourself from S.T.D.s.
The 24-hour Mississippi Ebola Hotline has now been activated through funding from the Mississippi State Department of Health (M.S.D.H.)
The State Epidemiologist says Mississippi hospitals are set to handle any cases of Ebola should they appear, but health officials say the public should be more focused on their risk for the flu, which kills about 36,000 people each year.
Call your county Health Department Clinic for flu vaccine availability.
Hundreds of Mississippi children suffer from lead poisoning each year, yet lead poisoning is preventable.
Monday, the Mississippi State Department of Health (M.S.D.H.) confirmed one new human case of West Nile virus (W.N.V.), bringing the state total to 44 cases and five deaths so far in 2014.