157 new COVID-19 cases, 13 new deaths reported in Mississippi on Tuesday WLOX Staff
JACKSON, Miss. (WLOX) - The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 157 new cases of COVID-19 and 13 new deaths in the state on Tuesday.
For the six southernmost counties, there were a total of 20 new cases and no new deaths as of 3 p.m. the previous day.
The new cases were in Stone County (6), Harrison County (4), Jackson County (3), Hancock County (3), and George County (4). No new cases were reported in Pearl River County.
Mississippi investigates both probable and confirmed cases and deaths, said MSDH. As of May 24 at 3pm, there have been a total of 316,911 cases and 7,298 deaths reported.
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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Supporters of Initiative 65 rallied outside the Mississippi Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Organizers with the “Standup for MS Voters” rally said they are concerned about the Mississippi Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the medical marijuana initiative.
Jonathan Brown said, “We were dealt a big blow when the supreme court held down their decision. We were a little bummed, but now we’re fired up.”
The justices heard arguments in April 2021 for a lawsuit that challenged the state initiative process and seeks to block development of a medical marijuana program. The lawsuit was filed by Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler. It argued the state’s initiative process is outdated and Initiative 65 should not have been on the ballot.
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 157 new cases of COVID-19 and 13 coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday.
Since the virus hit the state in March 2020, a total of 316,911 cases and 7,298 coronavirus-related deaths have been reported.
According to a New York Times database, at least 416 new coronavirus deaths and 25,595 new cases were reported in the U.S. on Monday. Over the past week, there has been an average of 24,794 cases per day, a decrease of 37% from the average two weeks earlier.
The health department on Tuesday reported 19 outbreaks at Mississippi nursing homes. The update for the number of cases of the coronavirus and coronavirus-related deaths in long-term care facilities has been delayed as the data is under review, according to a message on the Mississippi State Department of Health s website.
COVID-19 vaccine: Where to get the shot in Mississippi Share Updated: 8:39 AM CDT May 28, 2021 WAPT
The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Share Updated: 8:39 AM CDT May 28, 2021 Who is eligible?All Mississippians who are 12 and older may sign up for a vaccine appointment. Tap here for additional details. The University of Mississippi Medical Center is providing free vaccinations at the UMMC Vaccine Clinic at the Jackson Medical Mall for children age 12 and up. Schedule an appointment by calling 601-815-3351 or go to umc.edu/covid-19-vaccine-appointments. They re also available at drive-thru and walk-up locations around the state, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health.You can also sign up for an appointment by going to covidvaccine.umc.edu or by calling 877-978-6453. Vaccinations are also being administered through the federal pharmacy program, which includes more than 30 Walmart pharmacies a
AMORY â The Monroe County School Board approved tentative plans for summer school during its May 11 meeting. The Monroe County School District will begin its summer term June 7, which continues through June 25.
âWe will have school from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. Mondays through Fridays during that period. We will serve breakfast, as well as a take-home lunch when students depart,â said assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction Billy Tacker.
In other business, Monroe County Superintendent of Education Brian Jernigan said the district is receiving almost $10,000 in federal aid through Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds to help remedial education for students who have fallen behind during disruptions caused by the pandemic.