The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 696 new cases of COVID-19.�
Today�s report brings Mississippi�s total number of cases up to 98,886. With the confirmation of 10 additional deaths, 2,979 Mississippians have now passed away from the virus.�
In the latest data from the MSDH, overall hospitalizations continued on their downward trend.�
The MSDH is now posting positive cases on a school-by-school basis as well. View the report, here.
Wednesday, Governor Tate Reeves announced that Mississippi�s statewide mask mandate was allowed to expire, but the first-term governor encouraged personal responsibility when it comes to wearing a mask. A new executive order does mandate mask use in schools and at �close contact businesses� like salons and barbershops.
The new order also retains the 75% capacity limit on restaurants, shops and gyms while making a few adjustments in other areas. Attendance at outdoor K-12 sporting events has been increased from 25% to 50%. Limits on social gatherings when social distancing cannot be ensured have been also increased � 20 indoors and 100 outdoors.�
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