Today MSDH is reporting 353 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi, with 20 new deaths. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases since March 11 now stands at 20,152, with 915 deaths.

22 of the new cases reported today were among residents in long-term care facilities, and there are now 80 active outbreaks of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities (where an is one or more cases among residents or staff).

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 877-978-6453 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week.