Mississippi adds 263 cases, 16 deaths
Mississippi has 263 more coronavirus cases and 16 more deaths resulting from the disease, according to the state’s Department of Health.
The total is now 11,967 confirmed cases and 570 deaths, according to the agency.
DeSoto County has 418 confirmed cases and five deaths. Thirteen of those cases and one death are linked to long-term care facilities.
Marshall County has 68 confirmed cases and three deaths. Two cases are linked to long-term care facilities. None of the three deaths are linked to long-term care facilities.
Statewide, 120,680 tests have been administered.
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A native Memphian, Elle Perry has earned graduate degrees from the University of Memphis and Maryland Institute College of Art. She’s written for publications including the Memphis Business Journal, Memphis Flyer and High Ground News, and previously served as coordinator of The Teen Appeal.
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