The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting an additional 704 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 12 deaths.
Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases now stands at 294,795, with 6,681 deaths.
There are 70 ongoing outbreaks of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities.
The latest COVID-19 vaccination information, guidance and protective steps are also online at https://msdh.ms.gov/covid-19
The Mississippi Coronavirus Hotline is the best way to get your questions about COVID-19 answered, or to get help with scheduling a vaccination appointment. Call 877-978-6453 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week.