
In Mississippi, COVID-19 Exceeds Great Influenza’s 1918 Death Toll
In 2020, Mississippi recorded the highest mortality rate since 1918—when the Great Influenza swept the state, killing thousands.
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In 2020, Mississippi recorded the highest mortality rate since 1918—when the Great Influenza swept the state, killing thousands.
Less than a week after Gov. Tate Reeves ended his statewide mask mandate, COVID-19 cases are spiking across Mississippi, and hospitalizations are once again on the rise. K-12 schools also reported identifying a record number of new cases and quarantining more students, teachers and staff than in any single week.
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