Mississippi�s total number of COVID-19 cases has surpassed 12,000.�
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 255 new cases this morning, bringing the state�s total up to 12,222. The confirmation of 10 additional deaths means that 580 Mississippians have tragically passed away due to the virus.�
Hospitalizations along with the number of ICU beds and ventilators in use continue to see gradual increases.�

According to the MSDH, there are currently 98 outbreaks in Mississippi long-term care families. An outbreak is defined by the department as �one or more cases among staff or residents.�
To date, 125,970 Mississippians have been tested for COVID-19.�
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