Mississippi cases rise by 402; deaths by 16
Mississippi has 402 more coronavirus cases and 16 more deaths resulting from the disease, according to the state’s Department of Health.
Three of the deaths occurred between May 5-12 and were identified through death certificate reports, according to the agency.
The total is now 12,624 confirmed cases and 596 deaths.
DeSoto County has 442 confirmed cases and six deaths. Fifteen cases and two deaths are linked to long-term care facilities.
Marshall County has 68 confirmed cases and three deaths. Two cases (no deaths) are linked to long-term care facilities.
Statewide, 137,973 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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