Coronavirus in Mississippi: 9 new deaths, 247 new cases reported Sunday

[TexasTowelie]

The Mississippi Department of Health reported nine new deaths and 247 new cases of the coronavirus on Sunday, bringing the state total to 13,252 cases with 625 deaths.

Also Sunday, the Health Department reported 1,683 total cases in long-term care facilities in the state with 315 deaths.

Lauderdale County consistently has the highest number of active outbreaks in nursing homes. The department on Sunday reported 181 cases and 36 deaths. The county — with a population of just over 74,000 residents — also has the highest death toll in the state, with 55 reported deaths from COVID-19.

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Hinds County, with the largest population in the state, has the highest number of cases of COVID-19 with 893 confirmed cases. Madison County has seen a recent surge of cases and now has the third-highest number in the state, with 654 confirmed cases.

Read more: https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2020/05/24/coronavirus-mississippi-9-new-deaths-247-new-cases-reported-may-24/5250628002/

[jimfields33]

1. Nursing homes seem to be big problem with the virus

Factories, prisons seem to add to the numbers. Nursing homes should keep visitors out until a vaccine is found. That should be a priority.