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There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Mississippi in the week ending Feb. 5, making up less than 1.8 percent of total deaths by all causes in Mississippi.

“Remembering Wayne Stenehjem (Executive Calendar)” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Feb. 15

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “Remembering Wayne Stenehjem (Executive Calendar)” on Feb. 15.

Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Mississippi during week ending Feb. 5

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Mississippi in the week ending Feb. 5, making up less than 1.8 percent of total deaths by all causes in Mississippi.

156 people die in Mississippi from heart disease in week ending Jan. 29

There were 156 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Mississippi during the week ending Jan. 29, a 9.8 percent decrease from the previous week.

87 people die in Mississippi from cancer in week ending Jan. 29

By Magnolia State News | Feb 16, 2022

There were 87 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Mississippi during the week ending Jan. 29, a 26.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

CDC predicts 198 people age 85 and older in Mississippi died during week ending January 29

By Magnolia State News | Feb 16, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 198 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending January 29.

173 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Mississippi during week ending Jan. 29

By Magnolia State News | Feb 16, 2022

There were 173 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Mississippi in the week ending Jan. 29, making up 28.1 percent of total deaths by all causes in Mississippi.

43 people die in Mississippi from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Jan. 29

There were 43 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Mississippi during the week ending Jan. 29, a 6.5 percent decrease from the previous week.

Week of January 29: 228 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died in Mississippi

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 228 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending January 29.

30 people die in Mississippi from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Jan. 29

There were 30 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Mississippi during the week ending Jan. 29, a 9.1 percent decrease from the previous week.

193 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Mississippi during week ending Jan. 29

There were 193 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Mississippi in the week ending Jan. 29, making up 31.3 percent of total deaths by all causes in Mississippi.

Week ending January 29 could be deadliest for people in 65-74 age group in Mississippi

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 204 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending January 29.

26 people die in Mississippi from diabetes mellitus in week ending Jan. 29

There were 26 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Mississippi during the week ending Jan. 29, a 31.6 percent decrease from the previous week.

38 people die in Mississippi from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Jan. 29

There were 38 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Mississippi during the week ending Jan. 29, a 5.6 percent increase over the previous week.

119 people die from diseases of the heart in Mississippi during week ending Jan. 29