MSDH reports 2,665 new cases of COVID-19

JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI)- The state department of health is reporting 2,665 new cases and 56 deaths.

1,164 people are hospitalized with confirmed or suspected COVID symptoms.

298 of those patients are in I.C.U.

In our area, Lee County is reporting the highest number of cases with 78.

Union County has 34, Lowndes County has 72, Pontotoc County has 45, and Monroe County is reporting 32.