While the number of new COVID-19 cases was below 2,000 for the second straight day, the Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed *98 deaths—the highest such report since the onset of the pandemic.
To date, 5,284 Mississippians have now passed away from the virus. With today’s report of 1,648 new cases of COVID-19, the state’s total rises up to 241,957.
*MSDH Note: 46 COVID-19 related deaths occurred between October 28, 2020 and January 8, 2021, identified from death certificate reports.
Overall hospitalizations saw a slight decrease in the latest data from the MSDH. 
As of Monday, an estimated 198,888 Mississippians have recovered from COVID-19.
The latest MSDH data shows that 55,399 Mississippians have received the vaccine. Appointments are now available for healthcare workers and those over the age of 75.
For appointment information, visit https://covidvaccine.umc.edu or call 877-978-6453.
