Lowndes County mask mandate begins
In the past two weeks, data confirms the number of people in Mississippi testing positive is almost at 22%.
Coronavirus Information
572 coronavirus cases, 8 deaths reported Monday by MSDH
MSDH says 42,931 people are presumed recovered from the virus.
Hotels are implementing new cleaning measures to stay virus free
Staff members must wear masks and gloves before going into a room.
Surge in Coronavirus cases for Mississippi
Total cases in the state now stands at 57,159 with deaths climbing to 1,611.
MSDH reports 1,505 coronavirus cases, 20 deaths Wednesday
More than 1,200 people are in the hospital with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.
Alabama governor extends mask mandate until end of August
State hospital officials urged the governor to keep the mandate in place, citing the decreasing ICU availability across the state.
Covid cases return to four digit new case count
That brings the state's total to 54,299 cases with 1,543 deaths.
Rural hospitals are relying on larger medical centers ICU facilities for Covid treatment
To lower the curve, Black is urging everyone to practice safety measures like wearing a mask and washing your hands regularly.
653 new coronavirus cases reported in Mississippi Monday
Dobbs says it is not unusual to see a lower amount after the weekend and he does not necessarily believe this is a start of a trend.
Governor Reeves issues statewide order on bars & social gatherings
Bars still have to follow social distancing measures including limiting to 50% capacity, six feet distance, and limiting six people per table.
Over 1,600 COVID-19 cases reported Friday in Mississippi
Nine of the state's hospitals have no ICU beds available.
982 coronavirus cases, 13 deaths related to COVID-19 reported Thursday
There are 950 Mississippians hospitalized with the virus.
1,547 coronavirus cases reported in Mississippi, 34 new deaths
There are 942 Mississippians hospitalized with the virus currently.
1,635 new coronavirus cases reported in Mississippi
Lee, Lowndes, and Tishomingo Counties each reporting a death related to the virus.
1,251 new coronavirus cases reported in Mississippi
One of those deaths is from Monroe County.
Husband fulfills wife's mission after she loses battle with COVID-19
Ann passed away on July 5th at age 62.
Mississippi's coronavirus cases climb over 1,000 third day in a row
1,032 new cases are being reported Friday by the Mississippi State Department of Health, along with 24 deaths.
Lowndes County Supervisors to discuss mask mandate at next meeting
During Wednesday morning's meeting, supervisors voted to table the issue until the next board meeting.
Coronavirus cases spike over 1,000 in MSDH daily report Wednesday
The Mississippi State Department of Health reports 1,025 new cases Wednesday and 18 deaths.
Schools offer virtual and hybrid learning options for the fall semester
For information about your child's options, please visit their school website or contact their administrator.
Gov. Reeves & MEMEA announce COVID-19 Emergency Relief Program
In House Bill 1799 and Senate Bill 3047, MEMA was allocated $70,000,000 of CARES Act money to assist counties and municipalities with their COVID-19 expenses.
Hospital capacity is a growing concern as COVID-19 cases rise
Dr. Dobbs says rural hospitals will be used for any overflow.
Governor Reeves expects more restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise
The governor didn't specify when stricter guidelines could come but added that nothing was off the table.
Mississippi coronavirus cases on the rise
957 new COVID-19 cases were reported Tuesday along with 44 new deaths.
914 new COVID-19 cases reported in Magnolia State
So far in the state, there have been 29,684 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic started.