Hello, my name is Cecilia TOMS Walton and I'm the public affairs specialist for the city of Biloxi I'm here to deliver today's be prepared report. This is being recorded on Thursday May, the 7th 2020 at 2:45 p.m. today, the Mississippi State Department of Health reports that in the past 24 hours, 262 new cases of the corona virus were diagnosed throughout the state. They also report 22 new deaths of the 22 nine or from prior weeks and noted after death certificate investigations.

This chart shows you the overall total, since the crisis began, and this chart shows you the 14 day trend statewide in Harrison County. One new case was reported in the past 24 hours and no new deaths. This chart shows the 14 day trend in Harrison County. Each chart is also on the city's website, which can be found at Biloxi MS us in Jackson County. One new case of the corona virus was reported and one new death in Hancock County.

Four new cases were reported as well as four new deaths as more and more restaurants and retailers are allowed to open. The city is also opening up more recreational opportunities. In city parks, pickleball courts at the Pops ferry recreational area are now open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. but with limitations, no more than 10 players at one time allowed on the courts. That's ten players on courts, one through six and ten players on courts 7 through 12. If players are waiting to play, court time is limited to one hour.

Singles play only is encouraged, however, if doubles are played, it is encouraged that you play with those who, in your household, no organized group play or training, is allowed at this time, use your own equipment and wear a mask when talking with others. Also, please make sure you have your own hand, sanitizer and wives and your own chair, if needed, to sit in a way for a court or to rest between games.

As for the tennis courts, they are now open at the AJ Holloway Sports Complex weekdays from 7:30 to 10:30 in the morning and 5:00 to 7:00 in the evening. No more than four people allowed on each court at one time also use your own equipment, wear a mask when talking with other players and have your own hand sanitizer and wipes with you when playing pickleball or tennis. Please remember to social distance and if you feel sick stay home also, don't forget to have your own water bottle with you full of water.

So you can stay hydrated by playing. Please remember: to review mayor Gill, adjust guidelines for opening up Biloxi yen. So when you go out and about you will be familiar with what to expect when say shopping or grabbing a bite to eat. Please remember: we are in a pandemic, please follow CDC guidelines, wear a mask and while in public and social distance, please do your part to help stop the spread. That's today's report. Please check back again tomorrow on behalf of mayor Gillick and the members of the Biloxi City Council.

We say god bless you and God bless Biloxi. We leave you today with a flock of Canada geese enjoying the pond in Heller Park.