MSDH is reporting over 2,000 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday

JACKSON, MISS. (WCBI) – Mississippi has hit a record for new cases of coronavirus.

The state department of health is reporting 2,457 new cases today and 15 deaths.

In our area, Lee County has the most new cases with 109.

Lowndes is reporting 58. Other high counts include Pontotoc with 39, Winston with 32, Monroe 30, and Oktibbeha County with 29 new cases.

There are 1,057 COVID-19 patients being treated in hospitals across the state.

250 are in ICU and 142 on ventilators.