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Updated: 16 hours ago
|By Associated Press
Mississippi has surpassed New Jersey as the state with the highest rate of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S.
Updated: 17 hours ago
|By WLOX Staff
In South Mississippi, there were 650 new cases and 7 new deaths reported Friday.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2021 at 9:21 PM CDT
|By Jasmine Lotts
Many people rushed to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum to roll up their sleeves to get vaccinated. The Open Arms Healthcare Clinic gave out first or second doses of the Pfizer vaccine.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2021 at 2:55 PM CDT
|By Akim Powell
Many state officials are now calling for action following President Biden’s vaccine mandate that affects more than 80 million unvaccinated Americans.
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Updated: Sep. 16, 2021 at 2:34 PM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff
Betts says the key to her recovery is the constant belief that she will recover.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2021 at 9:18 AM CDT
|By WLOX Staff
In South Mississippi, there were 620 new cases and 7 new deaths reported Thursday.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2021 at 9:47 PM CDT
|By Kelli Cook
The Inspiration4 crew blasted off into the Florida night sky Wednesday for an unforgettable planned three-night stay in space.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2021 at 9:13 PM CDT
|By C.J. LeMaster
Fewer Mississippians are getting the COVID-19 vaccine now than than they were last month, with the number of weekly doses dropping 34 percent in a three-week period.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2021 at 8:03 PM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
According to LSU Media Relations Director Ernie Ballard, the university has started to unenroll students for not following the COVID-19 vaccination rules.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2021 at 9:57 AM CDT
|By WLOX Staff
In South Mississippi, there were 362 new cases and 19 new deaths reported Wednesday.
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Updated: Sep. 15, 2021 at 7:09 AM CDT
|By Tristan Ruppert
Some parents are concerned over vaccine mandates while others are still questioning the necessity of mask policies.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2021 at 9:27 AM CDT
|By WLOX Staff
In South Mississippi, there were 345 new cases and 7 new deaths reported Tuesday.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2021 at 9:49 PM CDT
|By Courtney Ann Jackson
Hospitalizations are down but the ICU numbers aren't improving as much.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2021 at 5:31 PM CDT
|By Melissa Rademaker
Local doctor explains the policy and what qualifies as misinformation
Updated: Sep. 13, 2021 at 1:16 PM CDT
|By Sharie Nicole
The one that remains is only partially operating, according to the Mississipi State Department of Health.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2021 at 10:48 AM CDT
|By WLOX Staff
In South Mississippi, there were 935 new cases and 27 new deaths reported over the last three days.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2021 at 8:32 PM CDT
|By Roslyn Anderson
The sudden death of a JPS teacher after testing negative then positive for COVID has some asking questions about the testing process.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2021 at 4:48 PM CDT
|By Jacob Gallant
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves says he is going to use “every tool at our disposal” to challenge President Joe Biden’s mandate on vaccines.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2021 at 12:32 PM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff
Strong words from the board charged with holding doctors accountable in Mississippi: if you put out misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine, your license could be in jeopardy.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2021 at 9:21 AM CDT
|By WLOX Staff
In South Mississippi, there were 261 new cases and 6 new deaths reported Friday.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2021 at 6:54 AM CDT
|By John Fitzhugh
It’s the only hospital in the state so far that hasn’t received contract workers, but MEMA says help is still on the way.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2021 at 7:59 PM CDT
|By John Fitzhugh
The hospital is now providing potentially life-saving treatment on an almost industrial scale.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2021 at 5:14 PM CDT
|By Josh Carter
Gov. Tate Reeves is lashing out President Biden’s newly unveiled vaccine mandates which will effect nearly 100 million Americans.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2021 at 2:35 PM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff
Frontline workers turn to faith during pandemic.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2021 at 12:10 PM CDT
|By CNN Staff
They recommend getting the influenza vaccine by the end of October.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2021 at 9:41 AM CDT
|By WLOX Staff
In South Mississippi, there were 734 new cases and 25 new deaths reported Thursday.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2021 at 10:05 PM CDT
|By Courtney Ann Jackson
Mississippi is still dealing with COVID and the Delta surge but there are some improvements in case numbers.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2021 at 6:28 PM CDT
|By John Fitzhugh
The state health department said Wednesday that 75% of the workers have been deployed, but at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport, none have arrived.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2021 at 6:25 PM CDT
|By Roslyn Anderson
Thousands of hurricane victims are dealing with uncertainty, the loss of their possessions and even loved ones.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2021 at 3:36 PM CDT
|By Associated Press
Dr. Fauci says the U.S. is “paying attention to it,” but it isn’t considered an immediate threat.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2021 at 2:27 PM CDT
|By Jacob Gallant
Officials with Mississippi State Department of Health are discussing the latest on COVID-19 in Mississippi.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2021 at 9:32 AM CDT
|By WLOX Staff
In South Mississippi, there were 423 new cases and 14 new deaths reported Wednesday.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2021 at 10:54 PM CDT
|By Maggie Wade
The State Health Department is starting a new program with the help of salons and barbershops to get accurate information to their clients about the COVID-19 vaccination. It is called Shots At the Shop.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2021 at 10:07 PM CDT
|By Courtney Ann Jackson
Teachers are working to stay safe amid the continued COVID spread. One district is taking extra safety measures.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2021 at 4:01 PM CDT
|By Anthony Warren
State has 120 days to submit initial implementation plan.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2021 at 9:11 AM CDT
|By WLOX Staff
In South Mississippi, there were 167 new cases and 3 new deaths reported Tuesday.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2021 at 8:30 PM CDT
|By Courtney Ann Jackson
A new survey gives insight into how Mississippians are feeling about COVID-19 and the policies.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2021 at 9:31 AM CDT
|By WLOX Staff
In South Mississippi, there were 1,000 new cases and 31 new deaths reported Monday.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2021 at 8:58 AM CDT
|By Kailynn Johnson
Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin has tested positive for COVID-19, and will not be accompanying the team to Atlanta for their season opener against Louisville.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2021 at 8:39 PM CDT
|By Courtney Ann Jackson
Hundreds of Mississippi kids are getting sick enough with COVID that they have to be admitted to the hospital.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2021 at 4:53 PM CDT
|By Anthony Warren
Dobbs was pleased Joe Rogan took monoclonal treatment.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2021 at 3:57 PM CDT
|By Associated Press
Health experts and medical groups are pushing to stamp out the growing use of a decades-old parasite drug to treat COVID-19, warning that it can cause harmful side effects and that there’s little evidence it helps.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2021 at 9:11 AM CDT
|By WLOX Staff
In South Mississippi, there were 835 new cases and 7 new deaths reported Friday.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2021 at 7:31 PM CDT
|By Brady Williams
COVID-19 forced doctors to put 17-year-old Kendra James in a coma.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2021 at 10:47 AM CDT
|By WLOX Staff
As of Aug. 27, every employee has had at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2021 at 9:34 AM CDT
|By WLOX Staff
In South Mississippi, there were 835 new cases and 4 new deaths reported Thursday.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2021 at 7:11 AM CDT
|By Lindsay Knowles
District Chief Mark Hilley served more than 20 years with Gulfport Fire Department and was a battalion chief for Harrison County Fire Rescue.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2021 at 4:44 PM CDT
|By Josh Carter
A study released by Millsaps College on Wednesday revealed Mississippians’ attitudes towards a litany of COVID-related topics, including vaccine mandates.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2021 at 2:26 PM CDT
|By Anthony Warren
Dobbs, Byers, and Craig expected to speak.
Grieving Gulfport family warns COVID-19 patients not to wait until it’s too late to get medical help
Updated: Sep. 1, 2021 at 2:22 PM CDT
|By Akim Powell
Friends and family are mourning the loss of 61-year-old David Varnado of Gulfport, who died from COVID-19 complications.