Health
Health Officials Report Mississippi’s First Human Case of West Nile Virus for 2020
[Source: Mississippi State Department of Health]
Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports the first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) for 2020. The case was reported in Claiborne County.
In 2019, Mississippi had a total of 15 WNV cases and no deaths.
“This is a reminder that even though we are in the midst of ongoing transmission of COVID-19, West Nile virus has not gone away,” said MSDH State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers. “We are approaching the time of year when WNV is most active in Mississippi, so it’s important to protect yourself.”
Continue reading at msdh.ms.gov.
Coastal Mississippi
Jackson County leaders discuss medical marijuana initiative
[Source: WXXV25.com]
A proposal to legalize medical marijuana is on the November 3rd ballot for Mississippians.
Continue reading on WXXV25.com.
Crime
Three people sentenced for health care scheme in Mississippi
[Source: WXXV25.com]
Three more people accused of participating in a multi-million dollar health care scheme have been sentenced in federal court in Mississippi.
Continue reading on WXXV25.com.
Biloxi
DRIVE-THRU IMMUNIZATION FAIR TOOK PLACE IN BILOXI TODAY
[Source: WXXV25.com]
Today was the last drive-thru immunization fair for new or returning students along the Coast.
This was the last of a series of drive-thru fairs and last chance to get compliance forms and shots before school starts. These immunization fairs were free, all parents needed to provide was their ID, child’s shot records, and insurance card.
Continue reading on WLOX25.com.
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