Mississippi daily coronavirus cases drop below 1,000

JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI)- New COVID-19 numbers from the State Department of Health show a slight drop in cases in Mississippi.

According to Thursday’s report, there are 956 new cases and 21 deaths.

The Mississippi State Department of Health says there are 329 people in ICU’s across the state.

192 patients remain on a ventilator.

Locally, Lee County has 35 cases. Lafayette County 30.

Both Lowndes and Monroe have 16 cases.