LEFLORE COUNTY, MS (Ben Caxton) — The number of people infected with the Chinese Coronavirus now stands at four in Leflore County, the second-highest in the state behind the six cases being reported in Hinds County. Bolivar County is reporting two postives. No deaths have been reported in Mississippi which statewide has 21 people positive for the disease. Out of 4700 cases nationwide 93 people have died, with the majority of those in Washington State. Most people who come down with the disease have relatively mild symptoms, but it can be deadly for some, especially the elderly and those with underlying health problems. Most people infected with the virus recover in a matter of weeks.
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