Coast figures jump as MS reports new daily record of 1,635 new coronavirus cases
Mississippi’s state health department surpassed its highest single-day number for new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday with 1,635 and an additional 31 deaths.
The single-day total was a staggering figure considering Mississippi set its previous high at 1,251 on Monday. The number of deaths is the most the state has announced since there were 44 on June 7.
The seven-day average for new COVID-19 cases has risen to a new record of 1,140.29.
Two months ago, the seven-day average was 248.43. It was 621.29 at the end of June.
The number of people hospitalized with confirmed cases also hit a new high at 943. There were another 211 in hospitals with suspected cases of COVID-19.
The total patients in intensive care, or ICU, also set a new high mark at 293. Another 140 were on ventilators — a drop of three from Monday’s numbers.
Mississippi reported more deaths than North Carolina and nearly as many new cases as Louisiana today. Here’s a look at the data for South Mississippi.
Numbers rise on MS Gulf Coast
For a second straight day, South Mississippi set a new record for new COVID-19 cases with 171 in the state’s southernmost six counties, according to data from the Missisisppi State Department of Health.
There were three deaths reported Tuesday — two in Harrison County and one in Jackson County.
Jackson County had its biggest single-day case load this year with 68, bringing its total to 1,183. Harrison County added another 65.
George County’s numbers continue to climb, announcing double-digit totals for the third consecutive day at 13.
Total cases by county:
▪ George —192 (13 new)
▪ Hancock — 212 (8 new)
▪ Harrison — 1,521 (65 new)
▪ Jackson — 1,183 (68 new)
▪ Pearl River — 383 (12 new)
▪ Stone — 109 (5 new)
This story was originally published July 21, 2020 at 12:32 PM.
