Webster County has recorded 64 new cases of COVID-19 over the past two weeks, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health’s Monday coronavirus report.
The county’s total COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began in March 2020 is now at 1,226. That represents 64 new cases since the last total reported by the Progress-Times as of July 19. Webster Health Services reported four confirmed COVID patients as of Thursday, MSDH data shows.
Additionally, Health Department data as of Thursday shows one long-term care facility outbreak in Webster County, where the number of cases among residents remains at 61 (which includes cases from both active and resolved outbreaks) and the number of deaths at 12. The county’s total death toll from the virus remains at 32.
As of Monday, 33% of Webster County’s population is fully vaccinated, according to MSDH, and 38% have received one of the 6,729 total doses of COVID-19 vaccines administered here. The statewide fully vaccinated rate is 32%.
COVID-19 vaccinations for Mississippians are available at no cost from MSDH sites around the state and from Walgreens Pharmacy in Eupora.
Recommendations
Mississippi is experiencing high levels of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations because of the delta variant. The delta variant is much more contagious, and spreads twice as easily compared to other strains. Outbreaks have been identified in youth camps, faith-based gatherings, funerals and social events.
MSDH recommends these steps to control the spread of COVID-19:
• Get a COVID-19 vaccination if you are eligible.
• Wear a mask in all indoor public settings, even if you are vaccinated.
• If you test positive for COVID-19, even if fully vaccinated, you should isolate for at least 10 days from the beginning of your symptoms (or from your test date if you have no symptoms. )
• If you are exposed to someone with COVID-19, you should get tested three-five days following exposure. If you are not fully vaccinated, you should quarantine for at least 10 days after exposure (fully vaccinated persons do not have to quarantine after exposure, but should get tested).
• If you are 65 years of age or older, you should avoid all indoor mass gatherings, even if you have been vaccinated.
• If you have a chronic medical condition, you should avoid all indoor mass gatherings, even if you have been vaccinated.
