New COVID cases continue to decline in Golden Triangle
Even though the COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing, cases are steadily declining across Mississippi and the Golden Triangle area. This week alone, only 44 cases were reported in Clay, Lowndes, Oktibbeha and Noxubee counties.
COVID vaccinations open up to all, Mississippians rush to book shots
Appointments to get the coronavirus vaccine in Mississippi opened up for everyone over the age of 16 on Tuesday, and thousands of residents rushed to book their shots.
COVID vaccine to be available for all Mississippi residents
All Mississippi residents will be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine starting Tuesday, Gov. Tate Reeves said.
Our View: Our school crisis is a community crisis
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Mona Charen: COVID-19’s big fat non-surprise
“A Covid Mystery” proclaimed a New York Times newsletter. “Why has the death toll been relatively low across much of Africa and Asia?” Like a know-it-all kid in 7th grade, I thought: “Call on me! I know this!” and clicked on the item. But to my surprise, the account that followed completely failed to mention what I thought was the obvious answer.
COVID-19 numbers vastly improving throughout Golden Triangle
A year after the COVID-19 pandemic began, cases of the virus are significantly decreasing across the state and the Golden Triangle. Just more than 100 confirmed new cases total have been reported in the four-county area since Feb. 27.
Pharmacies join effort to administer COVID vaccine
As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes increasingly available, several clinics and pharmacies in the Golden Triangle area are offering the vaccine to eligible residents.
Family Pharmacy No. 1, Family Pharmacy No. 2 and Southern Drugs are a few pharmacies in Columbus currently offering different types of the vaccine.
BMH vigil marks anniversary of first COVID patient
After Jonathan Blackburn, director of pastoral care at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle, was assured that no one else had a prayer to offer up, he dismissed the gathering of about two dozen hospital doctors, nurses and staff and noted the brevity of the prayer service held Monday in the hospital lobby to mark a grim anniversary.
Wyatt Emmerich: Hold on to your pocketbook!
The LEGISLATURE is in session. Hold on to your pocketbook! So goes the old saying.
COVID vaccinations rescheduled for mass sites
COVID-19 vaccinations at Fairview Baptist Church in Columbus and the Mississippi Horse Park in Oktibbeha County that were scheduled for today are canceled.
New COVID cases continue to drop in Lowndes and Oktibbeha counties
New COVID-19 cases are continuing to fall in parts of the Golden Triangle, in keeping with state and national trends.
Despite statewide issues, area LTC vaccinations ‘smooth’
While state health director Dr. Thomas Dobbs said Friday efforts to vaccinate the state’s roughly 51,000 residents of long-term care facilities has been sluggish so far, a sampling of local LTCs suggests much better results in the Golden Triangle.
Past week sees fewer new COVID cases in Golden Triangle
All four Golden Triangle counties are seeing fewer new COVID-19 cases per week after several weeks of sharp spikes, according to Mississippi State Department of Health data.
Work patterns altered at Mississippi Capitol during pandemic
Mississippi legislators are changing some of their work habits to try to avoid a repeat of last year’s coronavirus outbreak at the state Capitol.
Lowndes sees more than 600 new COVID cases in less than two weeks
Lowndes County continues to lead the four-county area in number of COVID-19 cases and deaths, according to data from Mississippi State Department of Health.
OCH opens additional vaccination slots, experiencing high demand for COVID vaccine
Appointments to receive the COVID vaccine are filling up as quickly as they become available, and not only at OCH Regional Medical Center but also across the state.
Clay County EMA director: COVID data lags behind; ICU beds nearly full
The Intensive Care Unit beds at North Mississippi Medical Center-West Point are “pretty much full” as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in light of the Christmas holidays, Clay County Emergency Management Agency Director Torrey Williams told the West Point selectmen at their Tuesday meeting.
LCSD employees will have 10 extra sick days for COVID illness or exposure
Full-time Lowndes County School District employees can use an additional 80 hours, or 10 working days, of paid sick leave if they contract the COVID-19 coronavirus or need to quarantine due to exposure anytime before March 31.
Lowndes County approaching 5,000 COVID cases
COVID-19 cases in the Golden Triangle continue to pile up in light of the holiday season, with Lowndes County still increasing at the highest rate.
Seniors over 75 can now make appointment to receive COVID vaccine
Seniors ages 75 and older will begin receiving COVID-19 vaccinations as early as today, but appointment times are quickly filling up, just a day after the Mississippi State Department of Health rolled out the program.