Nine new COVID-19 cases identified in Mississippi

Published 10:06 am Tuesday, March 17, 2020

This morning MSDH is reporting 9 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi.

New coronavirus cases have been identified in Harrison, Hinds, Jackson and Leflore counties. The state total now stands at 21, with 389 individuals tested.

Find more information about COVID-19 and preventive steps to take at http://HealthyMS.com/covid-19.

New cases reported by county Tuesday, March 17, 2020:

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Harrison – 1

Hinds – 4

Jackson – 1

Leflore – 3

Total – 9

All Mississippi cases to date by county:

County

Copiah – 2

Forrest – 3

Hancock – 1

Harrison – 1

Hinds – 6

Jackson – 1

Leflore – 4

Monroe – 1

Pearl River – 2

Total – 21