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It affected some customers after a water leak was repaired a week ago.
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The counties involved are in north, central and southern parts of the state
Updated: 7 hours ago
An estimated 22,167 people have recovered from the virus.
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In the last 14 days, 134,407 people have been tested and 15,120 positive cases have been reported.
Updated: Jul. 9, 2020 at 4:54 PM CDT
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Pre-screening is required for Mississippi testing
Updated: Jul. 9, 2020 at 2:19 PM CDT
The state health officer says 5 of the biggest hospitals in the state have no available ICU beds.
Updated: Jul. 9, 2020 at 1:43 PM CDT
An estimated 22,167 people have recovered from the virus.
Updated: Jul. 9, 2020 at 1:36 PM CDT
In the last 14 days, 114,290 people have been tested and 14,838 positive cases have been reported.
Updated: Jul. 9, 2020 at 11:11 AM CDT
The MSDH says it has used the “B-D Max System Covid-19 Diagnostic Test” in Mississippi.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2020 at 3:22 PM CDT
In the last 14 days, 127,292 people have been tested and 13,665 positive cases have been reported.
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Updated: Jul. 7, 2020 at 5:32 PM CDT
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The one-day, drive-through session will be Saturday, July 25, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2020 at 3:36 PM CDT
An estimated 22,167 people have recovered from the virus.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2020 at 3:29 PM CDT
In the last 14 days, 127,292 people have been tested and 13,511 positive cases have been reported.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2020 at 2:49 PM CDT
Dr. Thomas Dobbs discussed the escalation of cases.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2020 at 11:10 AM CDT
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Governor Ivey awards $18.27 million for coronavirus testing in nursing homes.
Updated: Jul. 6, 2020 at 3:31 PM CDT
The news comes after a historic week as lawmakers spent several days in the state capitol voting to change the state flag.
Updated: Jul. 6, 2020 at 3:16 PM CDT
An estimated 22,167 people have recovered from the virus.
Updated: Jul. 6, 2020 at 3:06 PM CDT
Reeves says he is isolating as he awaits the results of his COVID-19 test after having contact.
Updated: Jul. 6, 2020 at 3:00 PM CDT
In the last 14 days, 125,898 people have been tested and 13,727 positive cases have been reported.
Updated: Jul. 6, 2020 at 2:16 PM CDT
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Tests are available at several one-day testing sites in the month of July.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 6:16 PM CDT
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Any water for drinking or cooking should first be brought to a hard boil
Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 3:00 PM CDT
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A water leak had to be repaired, so service was interrupted.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 11:38 AM CDT
The Mississippi Department of Health confirmed 870 new cases and 10 new deaths Thursday.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 11:25 AM CDT
In the last 14 days, 111,052 people have been tested and 11,091 positive cases have been reported.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2020 at 12:34 PM CDT
An estimated 19,388 people have recovered from the virus.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2020 at 12:29 PM CDT
In the last 14 days, 111,052 people have been tested and 10,696 positive cases have been reported.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2020 at 12:23 PM CDT
An estimated 19,388 people have recovered from the virus.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2020 at 10:59 AM CDT
In the last 14 days, 111,753 people have been tested and 10,715 positive cases have been reported.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2020 at 4:07 PM CDT
Mississippi State University, city of Jackson to mandate face coverings
Updated: Jun. 29, 2020 at 12:17 PM CDT
The number of tests done in the state totals 295,277, as of June 28.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2020 at 12:12 PM CDT
There have been 392,800 tests conducted in the state so far.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2020 at 10:53 AM CDT
Pilgrim's Pride is recalling nearly 60,000 pounds of chicken nuggets because they may contain bits of rubber.
Updated: Jun. 26, 2020 at 3:18 PM CDT
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Symptoms of WNV infection are often mild and may include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, a rash, muscle weakness or swollen lymph nodes.
Updated: Jun. 26, 2020 at 12:12 PM CDT
The number of tests done in the state totals 283,123 as of June 25.
Updated: Jun. 26, 2020 at 12:05 PM CDT
In the last 14 days, 99,171 people have been tested and 9,553 positive cases have been reported.
Updated: Jun. 25, 2020 at 4:27 PM CDT
Mississippi is dealing with a new spike in COVID-19, with more than 1,000 new cases reported Thursday.
Updated: Jun. 25, 2020 at 3:12 PM CDT
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If dust from the Saharan Desert gets close to the ground, it could cause some issues with individuals who have lung diseases like asthma and COPD.
Updated: Jun. 25, 2020 at 2:55 PM CDT
Over 1,000 new cases were reported Thursday.
Updated: Jun. 25, 2020 at 11:06 AM CDT
In the last 14 days, 96,519 people have been tested and 9,631 positive cases have been reported.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2020 at 2:53 PM CDT
The Mississippi Department of Health confirmed 526 new cases and 22 new deaths Wednesday.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2020 at 10:48 AM CDT
In the last 14 days, 92,632 people have been tested and 9,181 positive cases have been reported.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2020 at 3:50 PM CDT
An estimated 17,242 people have recovered from the virus in Mississippi.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2020 at 11:39 AM CDT
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Anyone can be tested who is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, but must be screened in advance.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2020 at 11:00 AM CDT
The Alabama Department of Public Health has confirmed 854 people statewide have died from COVID-19.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2020 at 4:11 PM CDT
Products manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico could contain methanol.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2020 at 12:08 PM CDT
As of last week, more than 21,000 COVID-19 cases and nearly 950 deaths were reported within the state.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2020 at 11:09 AM CDT
The state reports 2,471 people have been hospitalized since March 13.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2020 at 10:57 AM CDT
The clinic loads up its COVID-19 mobile unit and rolls into small towns three to four times a week.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2020 at 2:57 PM CDT
There have been 330,906 tests conducted as of June 19.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2020 at 2:38 PM CDT
MSDH did not release numbers on Thursday, citing technical difficulties.