Brookhaven and other towns across Mississippi are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Brookhaven, MS community.

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Mississippi COVID-19 Cases

Mississippi New Coronavirus Cases:
Mississippi Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,000,415
Mississippi New Coronavirus Deaths:
Mississippi Total Coronavirus Deaths: 13,474

U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662

Last updated June 10, 2023

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Coronavirus News for Brookhaven

Mississippi coronavirus: What state employees need to know - The Clarion-Ledger

Mississippi Clarion Ledger Many of the state's 27,000 employees — including Gov. Tate Reeves — were expected to work from home this week to prevent further spread of COVID-19, under an ... More info »

The Clarion-Ledger - 03/15/2020 12:00pm

COVID in MS: Teacher fired for refusing to work in crowded classroom - The Clarion-Ledger

BROOKHAVEN, Miss. — A Mississippi teacher says she was fired after refusing to teach in a crowded classroom amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Shunta Davis told WJTV that it would be impossible to ... More info »

The Clarion-Ledger - 09/20/2020 12:01pm

Mississippi legislator hospitalized with COVID-19

A Moss Point legislator has been hospitalized for COVID-19.State Rep. Manly Barton, 71, a Republican representing District 109, is among more than 40 at the state Capitol that have tested positive for ... More info »

WAPT - 07/16/2020 05:28am

Mississippi orders coronavirus-infected individuals to isolate at home or face up to 5 years in prison - Fox News

The Mississippi State Department of Health issued an alert on Friday ordering any coronavirus-positive individuals to isolate for at least 10 days or face up to a 5-year prison sentence and a fine ... More info »

Fox News - 08/21/2021 02:27pm

With testing waivers, MSU makes enrollment more inviting than ever despite coronavirus disruption - Mississippi State University

MSU leaders have been adding more enrollment incentives to help ease burdens and stress brought on by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and help continue students’ academic success. Despite hardships, there ... More info »

Mississippi State University - 05/21/2020 12:00pm