Houston 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 Houston, MS community.

Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local Mississippi hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the Mississippi Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from Mississippi government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.

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 Houston

This doctor just endured the deadliest week of his career

Dr. Joseph Varon hasn’t had a day off in months. Friday was his 134th consecutive day leading the coronavirus unit at Houston’s United Memorial Medical Center. “If you ask me how the hell ... More info »

CNN - 07/31/2020 10:30pm

How coronavirus is impacting Houston's first responders

Establishing free testing centers, responding to local emergencies and enforcing state and municipal orders; Houston employees are working to stop the spread of the coronavirus among residents. More info »

KHOU 11 - 04/06/2020 10:03am

15 moments that shaped Houston’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Sarah Smith Adeline Fagan, a 28-year-old New York native who was completing her second year of residency as an OB-GYN in Houston, dies from COVID-19, one of hundreds of health-care workers around ... More info »

Houston Chronicle - 12/27/2020 10:00pm

This doctor just endured the deadliest week of his career

Dr. Joseph Varon hasn’t had a day off in months. Friday was his 134th consecutive day leading the coronavirus unit at Houston’s United Memorial Medical Center. “If you ask me how the hell ... More info »

CNN - 07/31/2020 06:14pm

How do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:

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