MSDH confirms 216 new COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths

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This morning, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported 216 new cases of COVID-19.

The latest report brings the state’s total number of cases up to 308,737. With the confirmation of *12 additional deaths, 7,139 Mississippians have now passed away from the virus. 

*MSDH Note: 10 deaths occurred between August 28 and April 9, identified from death certificate reports.

Overall hospitalizations saw a decrease in the latest data from the MSDH while the state’s 7-day rolling average has risen after briefly dropping below 200. 

As of Monday, an estimated 297,362 Mississippians have recovered from COVID-19. 

Mississippi has now surpassed 1.5 million administered doses of the vaccine. While the J&J vaccine remains on pause, officials continue to stress the safety and efficacy of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. To make your appointment, visit covidvaccine.umc.edu.

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