Mississippi confirms first West Nile Virus death of the year
West Nile Virus is primarily spread through the bite of an infected mosquito.
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Second COVID-19 booster shot appointments available
You can begin to get a second COVID-19 booster shot if you are eligible.
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County active COVID cases stay above 100
“Active cases, right now we have 120 in the county, which is down from last month.” County EMS Director Mark Davis
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One additional COVID victim reported in DeSoto County
Daily case update and weekly school case reports.
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COVID-19 variant strain found in Mississippi
New variant strain of coronavirus found in state.
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More positive COVID-19 cases found in county
County positivity rate just under 19 percent.
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Record case numbers reported by health officials
State sets dubious record for case numbers as more counties placed in mask mandates.
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School district tops 80 new COVID-19 case reports
DCS case numbers, quarantine numbers reach new highs.
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More cases in state health virus report
Free testing available, higher quarantine numbers in county schools.
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