MSDH is reporting the most COVID-19 related deaths in one day

JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – The state of Mississippi is reporting its most COVID-related deaths in one day.

The state department of health report released today shows 91 deaths from coronavirus. The state is reporting 1,767 new cases of the virus.

1,369 patients are hospitalized with COVID-19. 337 are in ICU and 205 patients are on a ventilator.

Lee County has the most new cases today with 148.

Lowndes County has 51 and Monroe has 47. Oktibbeha and Chickasaw Counties have 30 new cases each.