Alabama reporting over 1,200 cases of coronavirus total
There have been 17 confirmed deaths, with several more suspected.
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Tested for COVID-19? The next steps to keep others safe.
Medical professionals said anyone tested should quarantine at their home. That can leave people wondering how long they need to stay inside.
104 new cases of coronavirus reported in Mississippi, state total at 1,177
Total, 26 people have died. The death in Chickasaw County is the first there.
Lowes in Columbus shuts down after employee tests positive for COVID-19
Two Columbus police cars were there to ensure the store stayed closed.
A list of all businesses and operations that are considered essential in Mississippi
The list of essential businesses and operations, as listened in the executive order, are as follows:
Local attorney & sheriff break down Mississippi's shelter in place order
The shelter in place starts Friday evening at 5 p.m. and will remain until April 20th.
Distance learning becoming the new norm amid COVID-19
Leanne Long, an adjunct professor at Mississippi State University, said the transition to online learning has gone quite well.
Monroe County coroner confirms first COVID-19 death in county
The woman, whose name is not being released, was being treated at North Mississippi Medical Center Gilmore - Amory.
Gov. Tate Reeves signs statewide-shelter-in place
The shelter-in-place will begin this Friday, April 3, 2020 at 5:00 PM and be in effect until Monday, April 20, 2020 at 8:00 AM.
Rural areas fear spread of virus as more hospitals close
Nearly 200 small-town hospitals have closed nationwide since 2005, often forcing residents to drive much farther for health care.
MSDH confirms over 1,000 cases total of COVID-19, 22 deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health also reported 333 patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
Families continue to adjust to home life during social distancing
The CDC is still encouraging groups no larger than 10 people and to stay indoors as much as possible.
Are you eligible to receive a stimulus check?
Lawmakers believe a recently passed $2 trillion stimulus package will help struggling families, even some who have lost their job.
Union representative raise concerns over federal prison inmate transfers during coronavirus outbreak
Union representatives at the federal prison in Aliceville, Alabama are calling for all inmate movement to stop.
MDOC: People on supervision asked to report by phone due to COVID-19
Calls must be made between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. MDOC said no calls will be accepted on the weekends.
Case of COVID-19 confirmed at Carrington Nursing Home
Dr. Cameron Huxford with OCH is helping coordinate testing and treatment at his clinic and at the hospital.
Tupelo Transit driver tests positive for coronavirus
Vehicles and offices will be professionally sanitized and cleaned.
Virus cases near 1,000 in state; official death toll at 13
The state Department of Public Health reports the total COVID-19 infections in Alabama stood near 950 on Tuesday morning.
MSDH: 937 cases of COVID-19 identified in Mississippi
In a press conference Tuesday, Governor Tate Reeves signed an executive order declaring a shelter-in-place order for Lauderdale County.
Aberdeen mayor makes plans to shut down city amid coronavirus outbreak
He urged people in his town to warn businesses owners as this would heavily impact them.
Looking beyond COVID-19
Tracking those recovery numbers from Thursday -- roughly 117,000 people have recovered, according to John Hopkins Corona Virus Resource Center.
Columbus curfew extended amid coronavirus pandemic
Mayor Robert Smith announced Monday that he has continued the resolution. Smith said a civil emergency continues to exist in the city.
Crime numbers reduce as virus fears rise
It's a saying that's you've probably heard many times. When the weather gets warmer, the crime rate goes up.
Belmont police chief tests positive for COVID-19
Mayor Buddy Wiltshire said Thomas is feeling well and suffers very few symptoms.