Mississippi cases increase by 255
Mississippi has 255 more confirmed coronavirus cases and 10 more deaths resulting from the disease, according to the state’s Department of Health. One of those deaths was in DeSoto County.
That brings the total to 12,222 confirmed cases and 580 death, statewide, according to the agency.
DeSoto County has 419 confirmed coronavirus cases and six deaths. Fourteen cases and two deaths are linked to long-term care facilities.
Marshall County has 68 confirmed coronavirus cases and three deaths. Two cases are linked to long-term care facilities ; no deaths are.
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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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