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Health Officials Confirm First Coronavirus Death in Mississippi

Local | Thursday, March 19

The Mississippi State Department of Health reports the first death from Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi. The case was a male 60 - 65 years old man from Hancock County with chronic underlying conditions. He died in a Louisiana Hospital. Currently, Mississippi has reported 50 positive cases. A total of... Read More.

Health Officials Investigate Possible Hepatitis A Exposure in North Mississippi Restaurant

Local | Wednesday, July 24

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is investigating a case of hepatitis A in a food service worker that could have led to possible exposure for restaurant customers. An employee of Los Encinos Mexican Grill (132 W. Main Street) in Calhoun City, MS has been diagnosed with hepatitis... Read More.