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SRHS announces COVID-19 testing sites

The Singing River Health System has announced upcoming COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites for Coast residents. During these testing events, there are no out of pocket costs, but bring insurance information if you have it available. The three testing sites will…

CDC releases new COVID-19 testing guidance

Some people who have been exposed to COVID-19 may no longer need to be tested for the virus. The CDC quietly updated its online guidance on testing earlier this week. It now states that those who have been in close…

COVID-19 testing expanded for all teachers in Mississippi

Governor Tate Reeves launched new COVID-19 initiatives to ensure the health and well-being of students and teachers as they return to school. Governor Reeves is expanding COVID-19 testing for all Mississippi teachers, even those without symptoms, and emergency telehealth coverage…

Memorial Hospital offering drive-up COVID testing sites

Memorial is offering the following temporary drive-up COVID-19 screening and testing sites: Wednesday, August 5, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Biloxi Civic Center, 578 Howard Ave., Biloxi. Thursday, August 13, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., D’Iberville Civic Center, 10452 Lamey…

Coronavirus testing in Harrison County

The Lyman Community Center offered coronavirus testing earlier today. Only individuals that meet medical criteria during the screening process will be tested for COVID-19. For patients that have insurance, Memorial will seek reimbursement; however, no out of pocket expense or…

Drive-up COVID-19 screening and testing sites

Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases, Memorial Hospital is bringing more testing sites to the Gulfport-Biloxi area. In addition to continuing to operate the five designated COVID-19 testing clinics, Memorial will begin offering temporary drive-up COVID-19 screening and testing…

Drive-up COVID-19 screening and testing sites

Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases, Memorial Hospital is bringing more testing sites to the Gulfport-Biloxi area. In addition to continuing to operate the five designated COVID-19 testing clinics, Memorial will begin offering temporary drive-up COVID-19 screening and testing…

More than 500 new COVID-19 cases reported in state

Today, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported a record number of coronavirus cases in our state. They reported 1,092 new cases of COVID-19 and five new deaths. The statewide total stands at 24,906 cases and 1,022 deaths. No new…

Upcoming COVID-19 testing events in Jackson County

The number of coronavirus cases is still on the rise. This week, we’ve seen the largest single day jump of confirmed cases in Mississippi. The increase in confirmed coronavirus cases is why local healthcare experts say it is now more…

COVID-19 testing at long-term care facilities complete

The state is reporting that all residents and staff of the 211 nursing homes in the state have been tested for COVID-19 as of June 11. Nursing homes are considered high risk locations because their residents are older or in…

Free COVID-19 testing sites in Moss Point

Tomorrow Moss Point residents have another chance to get tested for COVID-19 for free. The Moss Point Visionary Circle has partnered with Coastal Family Health to provide testing to the community as part of the Moss Point COVID-19 Community Outreach…

Free COVID-19 testing in Moss Point

A few organizations are preparing to host two free COVID-19 testing sites in the City of Moss Point. The Moss Point Visionary Circle has partnered with Coastal Family Health to provide testing to the community as part of the Moss…

Feed my Sheep hosted a COVID-19 testing unit

The world has completely changed due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Some people are still looking for a place they can get tested for the disease. Today in Gulfport, a free COVID-19 mobile testing unit was set up at Feed…

SCHOOL BOOT CAMP AT D'IBERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

As Mississippi high school juniors prepare to take the ACT test next Wednesday, a local high school takes a slightly different approach at preparation. D’Iberville High School hosted their third annual ACT boot camp to get students prepared for the…