Mississippi surpasses 100,000 people fully vaccinated, MSDH reports
Mississippi’s state health department reported 695 new cases of COVID-19 and 32 new deaths on Saturday.
Of the 32 deaths, four were reported on the Mississippi Coast, two in Harrison County and two in Jackson County.
There were 109 new cases reported for the Coast Saturday, with the higher number of new cases in South Mississippi coming out of Harrison County with 40 and 32 in Jackson County.
As of Feb. 12, 306,906 people had received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in the state. Of those, 107,275 had received their second dose. The Mississippi State Department of Health reports that a total of 414,481 COVID-19 vaccines have been administered. Out of those who have received the vaccine, 70% are white, according to MSDH.
COVID-19 vaccination appointments at MSDH drive-thru sites are available at covidvaccine.umc.edu or by calling 877-978-6453.
COVID-19 cases in South Mississippi:
- George County — 2,246 (8 new cases)
- Hancock County — 3,300 (6 new cases)
- Harrison County — 15,024 (40 new cases)
- Jackson County — 12, 141 (32 new cases)
- Pearl River County — 3,953 (19 new cases)
- Stone County — 1,666 (4 new cases)
Friday
Mississippi’s state health department reported 984 new cases of COVID-19 and 39 new deaths on Friday, a slim daily increase in cases at a time when the overall number of cases is in a downward turn.
The seven-day average for new COVID-19 is at 843 and the same average for deaths is at 29.71.
Of the 39 new deaths reported Friday, two were in the southern counties — one new each in Hancock and Pearl River counties.
The higher number of new cases in the southern counties were reported in Harrison County with 80 new cases, in Jackson County with 49 new cases and in Pearl River County with 37 new cases.
Of the total new cases of COVID-19 reported statewide since the first positive case in March, 253,140 have recovered from the virus.
As of Feb. 12, 299,123 people had received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in the state and 93,268 had received their second dose. In total, the MSHD reports that 392,391 COVID-19 vaccines have been administered.
COVID-19 vaccination appointments at MSDH drive-through sites are available at covidvaccine.umc.edu or by calling 877-978-6453.
COVID-19 cases in South Mississippi:
- George County — 2,238 (11 new cases)
- Hancock County — 3,294 (24 new cases)
- Harrison County — 15,984 (80 new cases)
- Jackson County — 12,109 (49 new cases)
- Pearl River County — 3,934 (37 new cases)
- Stone County — 1,662 (6 new cases)
Thursday
Mississippi’s state department of health reported 911 new cases of COVID-19 along with 23 deaths on Thursday as numbers for the coronavirus continue to dip in the Magnolia State and across the country.
The seven-day average for new COVID-19 cases is at 876 — the lowest mark since Nov. 7.
Of the 23 deaths reported on Thursday, four were in South Mississippi — three in Harrison County and one in Pearl River County.
Statewide, the number of people hospitalized in Mississippi with confirmed cases of COVID-19 is less than half of what it was at the peak of 1,444 on Jan. 4. That figure dropped to 673 on Feb. 9.
There were 193 patients in intensive care, including 127 on ventilators.
As of Feb. 10, there were 288,699 people who had received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in Mississippi. Of that group, 81,790 have received both doses.
The MSDH has given out 128,317 first doses and 20,277 second doses through its drive-through vaccination sites.
The number of people who have received the vaccine in Mississippi remains largely white, accounting for 70% of the total shots given. Only 19% of those who have received the vaccine are Black, according to MSDH figures.
Mississippi’s population is 57.4% white and 37.7% Black.
COVID-19 vaccination appointments at MSDH drive-through sites are available at covidvaccine.umc.edu or by calling 877-978-6453.
COVID-19 cases in South Mississippi:
- George County — 2,227 (2 new cases)
- Hancock County — 3,270 (11 new cases)
- Harrison County — 15,904 (58 new cases)
- Jackson County — 12,060 (30 new cases)
- Pearl River County — 3,897 (19 new cases)
- Stone County — 1,656 (9 new cases)
Tuesday, Feb 10
South Mississippi counties reported 257 new coronavirus cases, the highest figure so far in February, according to data released by the state health department.
There were 784 new cases reported statewide, bringing the seven-day average to just below 919.
The state also reported 25 deaths due to COVID-19. Two of these were reported in Harrison County.
Hospitalizations and numbers of patients in the ICU and on ventilators have also continued to fall, state data show. As of February 8, there were 690 patients with a confirmed COVID-19 case hospitalized, a steady decline from the 1,161 hospitalized patients on Jan. 19.
As of Feb. 8, 195 COVID-19 patients were in an ICU, down from 308 on Jan. 21.
So far, 9.4% of all Mississippians have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, slightly below the U.S. total of 10.2%.
Here are case figures for South Mississippi:
- George County: 2,225 (9 new)
- Hancock County: 3,259 (11 new)
- Harrison County: 15,846 (63 new)
- Jackson County: 12,030 (156 new)
- Pearl River County: 3,878 (14 new)
- Stone County: 1,647 (4 new)
Total cases: 38,885 (257 new)
Tuesday, Feb. 9
Mississippi’s state department of health added 73 new deaths on Tuesday to the state’s toll from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fifteen of those deaths were reported in South Mississippi — seven in Harrison County, four in Pearl River, two in Jackson, one in George and one in Hancock.
There have been 725 COVID-19 deaths in the state’s southernmost six counties in the past year.
Statewide, the number of new cases of the coronavirus continued its downward trend on Tuesday with the state reporting 656.
The seven-day average for new cases stands at 920 — the lowest mark since Nov. 9.
The state hasn’t updated its hospitalization figures since Feb. 5 when there were 787 people hospitalized with confirmed cases of COVID-19.
MSDH added first-dose appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine to its website at covidvaccine.umc.edu on Tuesday morning. Appointments, which don’t last long once they’re posted, can be made through the website or by calling 877-978-6453.
COVID-19 numbers in South Mississippi:
- George County — 2,216 (13 new cases)
- Hancock County — 3,248 (11 new cases)
- Harrison County — 15,783 (36 new cases)
- Jackson County — 11,874 (36 new cases)
- Pearl River County — 3,864 (28 new cases)
- Stone County — 1,643 (2 new cases)
Monday, Feb. 9
Only one new death from the coronavirus was reported Monday in Mississippi, as the death rate finally falls below the level it was during the summer peak.
Hospital numbers are about half of what they were in the three weeks after Christmas.
COVID-19 numbers reported by the Mississippi State Department of Health still show 635 new cases across the state.
The seven-day average in Mississippi now stands at 944 new cases a day, down from the peak of 2,432 on Jan. 10. This is the third day the average is below 1,000 new cases a day.
The seven-day average death rate dropped to 31 a day on Monday compared to the peak of 51 on Jan. 17.
As the number of cases fall, so do the number of people hospitalized with the coronavirus. Numbers for the state through Feb. 5 show:
- 787 people are hospitalized (peak was 1,444 on Jan. 4)
- 215 are in ICU (peak was 360 on Jan 12)
- 120 are on ventilators (peak was 230 on Jan. 6)
South Mississippi has 119 new cases reported Monday, putting the seven-day average at 158 new cases a day. The peak was 381 on Jan. 13.
Through Feb. 6, Mississippi has vaccinated 327,163 residents with first and second doses. Of those, 36,587 live in the six counties of South Mississippi, or 11% of the total.
The six Coast counties have 16% of the population in Mississippi.
Total cases by county are:
- George — 2,203 (6 new)
- Hancock — 3,237 (12 new)
- Harrison — 15,747 (45 new)
- Jackson — 11,838 (45 new)
- Pearl River — 3,856 (10 new)
- Stone — 1,641 (1 new)
Total Coast: 38,522 cases, 710 deaths
Total state: 282,313 cases, 6,270 deaths, 238,176 presumed recoveries through Jan 31
Sunday, Feb. 8
The state had 900 new cases and 3 additional deaths —2 residents of Jackson County and 1 from Harrison County.
The Health Department reported 119 new cases in South Mississippi.
Total cases by county are:
- George — 2,197 (5 new)
- Hancock — 3,225 (11 new)
- Harrison — 15,702 (82 new)
- Jackson — 11,793 (48 new)
- Pearl River — 3,846 (26 new)
- Stone — 1,640 (8 new)
Total Coast: 38,403 cases, 710 deaths
Total state: 282313 cases, 6,270 deaths
This story was originally published February 8, 2021 at 12:17 PM.