Today the Mississippi Department of Health is reporting 193 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and six new deaths. Thirty-eight of these new cases were among residents in long-term care facilities. The number of Mississippians currently hospitalized with confirmed COVID-19 infection has fallen to 397.

Mississippi's total COVID-19 cases since March 11 now stands at 5,911, with 227 deaths.

More details of COVID-19 in the state, along with preventive steps to take against coronavirus, are online at http://HealthyMS.com/covid-19

The Mississippi Coronavirus Hotline is the best way to get your questions about COVID-19 answered. Call any time: 877-978-6453.