Washington 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 Washington, 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 Washington

FDA brings lab tests under federal oversight in bid to improve accuracy and safety

Makers of medical tests that have long escaped government oversight will have about four years to show that their new offerings deliver accurate results, under a government rule ... More info »

WJTV - 04/29/2024 03:13am

Republican Party sues over absentee ballots, voter rolls in battleground states

The Republican Party is not always successful in bringing lawsuits, but the subjects are far-reaching, and their breadth is ambitious. More info »

USA Today on MSN - 04/26/2024 09:08pm

2 Mississippi businessmen found not guilty in pandemic relief fraud trial

Two Mississippi businessmen, one of whom served on the governor’s economic recovery advisory commission, have been cleared of all charges in a case where they were accused of fraudulently receiving ... More info »

The Associated Press on MSN - 04/09/2024 10:16am

Most IVF errors go unreported, experts say

The FDA announced that initial test results of fertilized eggs — the “gold standard” method used to detect active virus — didn’t find any live, infectious H5N1 in the commercial milk supply. This ... More info »

The Washington Post on MSN - 04/29/2024 12:06am

A look at Emmanuel Forbes, the Washington Commanders first draft pick in 2023

While announcing the selection, the Washington Commanders called Emmanuel Forbes, "one of the most talented defensive backs on the board." ... More info »

WUSA - 04/23/2024 02:59pm

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