COVID-19 in Mississippi: 2,342 new COVID-19 cases, 55 deaths reported Friday
Published: Jan. 15, 2021 at 10:42 AM CST
JACKSON, Miss. (WTOK) - The Mississippi State Department of Health reports 2,342 COVID-19 cases, 55 additional deaths and 220 outbreaks at long-term care facilities Friday, bringing the state total to 248,189 cases and 5,411 deaths since the pandemic started.
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Here’s a snapshot of the numbers in east central Mississippi counties:
| County | Cases | Deaths | LTC Facility Cases | LTC Facility Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke | 1364 | 60 | 110 | 30 |
| Kemper | 757 | 20 | 44 | 9 |
| Lauderdale | 5724 | 177 | 410 | 88 |
| Neshoba | 3325 | 150 | 196 | 56 |
| Newton | 1865 | 42 | 86 | 14 |
| Wayne | 1961 | 30 | 69 | 11 |
MSDH also is reporting over 198,888 Mississippians are presumed to have recovered from the coronavirus.
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