▼COVID-19
17 Alerts
January 21, 2022 4:35 PM
MSDH NEWS RELEASE:
JACKSON, Miss. - Eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots has been expanded to all adults 18 and over, and appointments for boosters can now be made at all county health department clinics for those who qualify.
Appointments can be made...
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December 29, 2021 6:07 PM
The Mississippi State Department of Health opened a second COVID-19 testing location in DeSoto County. MSDH is conducting free testing at the Health Department in Hernando located at 3212 HWY 51 South and at the Community Safe Room in Southaven located...
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December 29, 2021 5:55 PM
The Mississippi State Department of Health updated its COVID-19 guidance and information.
Key points:
• Anyone who tests positive for Covid-19, regardless of vaccination status, can stop isolating after five days if they don't have symptoms or if their...
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November 29, 2021 10:53 AM
HEALTH DEPARTMENT NEWS RELEASE: November, 29, 2021
JACKSON, Miss. - Eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots has been expanded to all adults 18 and over, and appointments for boosters can now be made at all county health department clinics for those who...
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November 15, 2021 11:50 AM
NEWS RELEASE FROM GOVERNOR REEVES OFFICE:
JACKSON, Miss. — Governor Tate Reeves, in coordination with State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs and MEMA Executive Director Stephen McCraney, today announced the extension of Mississippi’s State of Emergency for...
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November 1, 2021 11:20 AM
The Mississippi State Department of Health recommends a booster shoot for certain groups, based on the type of COVID-19 vaccine they have already received. Additional COVID-19 vaccine doses can improve protection against COVID-19 for older adults, those...
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November 1, 2021 11:13 AM
Mississippians Ages 12 and Older Are Eligible for Vaccination
If you are 12 or older, you can be vaccinated at any of our free vaccination sites at no cost, or at a local vaccination provider such as a doctor's office or pharmacy. (A parent or guardian...
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August 22, 2021 11:10 PM
Free COVID-19 testing is available starting Monday at the Health Department in Hernando. Appointments are available Monday-Friday 8:30am - 3:10pm.
You can make your appointment online at COVIDschedule.umc.edu You will receive both a Rapid Test and a...
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August 20, 2021 4:16 PM
August 20, 2021 - Mississippi State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs MD, MPH, issued a new statewide order for the Isolation of Individuals Diagnosed with COVID-19 effective immediately. The Order states that anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 must immediately...
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August 20, 2021
mAb (monoclonal antibody) treatment can prevent severe COVID-19 illness and keep you out of the hospital.
Monoclonal antibodies are laboratory-made proteins that mimic the immune system’s ability to fight off harmful antigens such as viruses.
If you...
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August 2, 2021 10:34 AM
The Mississippi State Department of Health is offering free COVID-19 vaccinations at The Hernando Health Department and other county Health Departments. Currently, the DeSoto County Health Department in Hernando is offering vaccinations on Mondays and...
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August 1, 2021 11:50 AM
The Mississippi State Department of Health provides an easy to use website to find COVID-19 Vaccine providers.
August 1, 2021
The Mississippi State Department of Health is offering free vaccinations to people who can not leave their homes. If you are homebound and need assistance getting your COVID-19 vaccination, send e-mail to COVIDHomebound@msdh.ms.gov or call 877-978-6453.
July 30, 2021 10:02 AM
Rental and Utilities assistance is available for eligible Mississippians who have passed due rent or utility bills due to COVID-19. Landlords with tenants who haven't paid rent - are also eligible.
RAMP (Rental Assistance For Mississippians Program)...
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March 17, 2021 3:04 PM
Mississippi is currently offering COVID-19 immunizations to people aged 16 and older.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Eligible patients aged 16-17 will not be able to schedule a vaccine appointment through the online scheduler. In order to be directed to the...
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January 1, 2021
Mississippi established a Coronavirus website to pass along information and list key resources. Information includes: economic assistance, regulations, education, and healthcare.
June 1, 2020
The Secretary of State's website lists all Executive Orders Issued by Governor Tate Reeves.
