Coronavirus in Mississippi: 362 new cases, 3 deaths reported Thursday Gabriela Szymanowska, Mississippi Clarion Ledger
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The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 362 new cases of COVID-19 and three coronavirus-related deaths Thursday.
Since the virus hit the state in March 2020, a total of 314,509 cases and 7,247 coronavirus-related deaths have been reported.
According to a New York Times database Thursday, at least 848 new coronavirus deaths and 35,538 new cases were reported in the U.S. on Wednesday. Over the past week, there has been an average of 36,805 cases per day, a decrease of 30% from the average two weeks earlier.
MSDH reports 362 new coronavirus cases, 3 new deaths Thursday
Source: MSDH
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reported 362 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths Thursday, May 13.
Posted: May 13, 2021 2:29 PM
Updated: May 14, 2021 3:22 PM
Posted By: Zac Carlisle
JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reported 362 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths Thursday, May 13.
New COVID-19 related deaths reported to MSDH as of 3 p.m. Wednesday. Three deaths occurred between May 8 and May 12 in the counties below:
Carroll 1
Lowndes 1
As of Thursday, May 13, there have been 314,509 total cases of the virus since mid-March, which is when the state reported its first case. There have been 7,247 total deaths.
They have missed in-person learning.
They have lost loved ones and family members.
They have suffered illness due to COVID-19.
We, as pediatricians, pediatric sub-specialists, and family medicine physicians, have been there to help families navigate these physical, emotional, financial and educational challenges.
Now we are thrilled with the announcement that the Pfizer vaccine has been approved per the FDA and CDC down to the age of 12.
This is welcome news for our high-risk children with diabetes, cancer, asthma, sickle cell and other chronic medical conditions. But it is also important for all children in Mississippi.
Vaccinations will allow children to have a more traditional school year this fall. Vaccinations will allow sports teams and extracurricular activities to proceed in a more normal fashion.
Coronavirus in Mississippi: 205 new cases, 4 deaths reported Wednesday Gabriela Szymanowska, Mississippi Clarion Ledger
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The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 205 new cases of COVID-19 and four coronavirus-related deaths Wednesday.
Since the virus hit the state in March 2020, a total of 314,147 cases and 7,244 coronavirus-related deaths have been reported.
According to a New York Times database Wednesday, at least 693 new coronavirus deaths and 34,088 new cases were reported in the U.S. on Tuesday. Over the past week, there has been an average of 38,135 cases per day, a decrease of 29% from the average two weeks earlier.