For the first time this week, less than 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 are being reported by the Mississippi State Department of Health.
Today�s report of 982 new cases brings Mississippi�s total up to 48,053. With the confirmation of 13 additional deaths, 1,436 Mississippians have passed away from the virus.
Hospital data for today is not yet available, but during Wednesday�s press briefing, State Health Officer Dr. Thomas explained that ICU bed usage is continuing to rise as 40% of Mississippi�s ICU beds are currently occupied by COVID-19 patients.
Governor Reeves stated that there are 272 ICU beds in the west-central region of the state, including the major medical centers in the capital city. As of Wednesday, there were just 2 beds available. The governor said that this issue is not unique to just one region of Mississippi.
In a threat of tweets last night, the governor outlined the data causing officials� concern for the state�s healthcare system.
There are some people who seem determined not to believe any COVID-19 data��It�s all fake.� I think that group is actually pretty small. Most people are reading, examining, and trying to stay informed. There�s lots out there. For transparency, here�s the numbers we�re looking at:
� Tate Reeves (@tatereeves) July 23, 2020
The number of active outbreaks in Mississippi long-term care facilities grew to 170 in today�s report.
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