COVID-19 April 30 Update

Update on number of cases:

• 246 new cases reported yesterday.
• Total cases statewide now number 6,815.
• 3,413 have recovered and are not longer among the active cases. That means active cases are 3,402, almost exactly half.
• Unfortunately, we now have 261 deaths.
• 88 outbreaks in long-term care facilities.
• Patients on ventilators over the last week, has fluctuated between 67-78. Yesterday it stood at 72.
• Patients in ICU over the last week, has fluctuated between 143-162. Yesterday it stood at 146.
• Hospitalizations:
  • 4/23 = 401
  • 4/24 = 405
  • 4/25 = 399
  • 4/26 = 401
  • 4/27 = 429
  • 4/28 = 430
  • 4/29 = 436

Unemployment claims

• Many of you have reached out to us for help with your unemployment claims.
• We empathize with the difficulties you are having and stand ready to help you in any way we can.
• Please continue to contact us.

Call if you need help.

• We have had phone calls to our office forwarded to our staff. If you need any help at all, please call us at 601-359-3300.
• We have also set up an email address for you to ask questions or seek help. That address is [email protected].