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More Monkeypox, Fewer COVID Cases

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There's been a sixth case of monkeypox in the public health district which includes Attala County.  As it's done with previous cases, the State Health Department isn't specifying which of the nine counties in the district is reporting the latest case.   Statewide, there've now... Read More.

Another Monkeypox Case in Area Health District

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A fifth case of monkeypox in the public health district which includes Attala County.   The State Health Department isn’t saying which of the nine counties in the district is reporting that case.   Statewide, there’ve been 79 cases of monkeypox.


Monkeypox Cases Up Statewide, Area Numbers Stable

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While the number of monkeypox cases in Mississippi continues to grow, there haven't been any additional cases in this part of the state.  The Health Department says the statewide total is now 52.  Most of those are in and around the Jackson area.   The... Read More.

Health Department Sheds Light on Monkeypox Stats

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As the number of Mississippians infected with monkeypox climbs to 44, the State Health Department is reporting that the vast majority of cases involve young Black men, many of them living in and around the Jackson area.   In only seven per cent of the... Read More.


More Monkeypox in MS

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The CDC is reporting a total of 32 cases of monkeypox in Mississippi now.  That ties us with Arkansas.  But the rest of our neighboring states have had a lot more cases.  Alabama's total is 60, in Tennessee it's 176 and in Louisiana, 183. ... Read More.


More Monkeypox in MS, Vaccine Offered to Those at High Risk

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Mississippians at risk of getting monkeypox are being offered vaccinations at county health departments.  The state has now recorded 11 monkeypox cases and health officials expect that number to continue climbing.  Initially, the vaccine was offered only to those in close contact with infected... Read More.

Monkeypox Patient in MS Was Infected Elsewhere

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Mississippi’s first monkeypox case is a person who became infected while traveling.  State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers says the individual "acquired the infection outside of Mississippi."   Even though COVID and West Nile virus cases are identified by county, the monkeypox case isn't.  One reason:... Read More.

First Monkeypox Case Confirmed in Mississippi

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From the State Health Department:   Monday, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported its first case of Monkeypox in a Mississippi resident. The specimen was tested at the Mississippi State Department of Health Public Health Laboratory. An investigation to identify persons who may have... Read More.