The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 801 new cases of coronavirus.
Today’s new numbers bring the state’s total number of cases up to 79,206. There was also a confirmation of 67 new deaths, and 2,315 Mississians have passed away due to COVID-19.
There has also been a downward trend in the last couple of weeks with the number of hospitalizations.
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Along with positive news, the presumed number of Mississippians that have recovered from the virus is now at 62,707.
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