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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated April 6, 2020
 
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The national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Mississippi State Department of Health continue to closely monitor the outbreak of respiratory illnesses caused by the novel (new) coronavirus COVID-19, and are working to limit the spread of cases nationally and in Mississippi. MSDH is actively working with doctors and hospitals to quickly identify cases and respond effectively to limit this outbreak.

Mississippi Coronavirus Hotline (available 24/7): 877-978-6453
Hard of hearing? Dial 711 for assistance.

Local COVID-19 testing: We now have a list of local COVID-19 testing providers for you to contact if you have symptoms: View local testing providers »

COVID-19 in Mississippi and the U.S.

Cases of COVID-19 continue to be identified in U.S. states and in Mississippi. This is a rapidly changing situation that is continually being monitored by the CDC and MSDH as new cases are identified.

Mississippians are advised to take health precautions to prevent the transmission of disease, and stay in touch for the latest information on the situation in Mississippi.

Mississippi COVID-19 Case Map

This map and the following table show total cases in Mississippi as of 6 p.m. April 5, 2020, and include all reported cases since March 11, 2020.

  • New cases reported today: 100
  • New deaths reported today: 8

An interactive version of this case map is also available: View interactive Mississippi case map »

About our case counts: We currently update our map and statistics each morning with test results from the previous day. Outside laboratories also report positive test results to us, which are included in our totals.

County case numbers and deaths may change as investigation finds new or additional information.

Mississippi COVID-19 Cases to Date

Outbreaks in long-term care facilities (LTCs)

Long-term care (LTC) facilities like nursing homes are considered high risk locations because their residents are older or in poor health. Even one case of COVID-19 in these facilities among residents or employees is considered an outbreak. We investigate residents, staff and close contacts of infected individuals for possible exposure. The number of LTC facilities with outbreaks are shown for each county in the table below.

CountyCasesDeathsLTCs with Outbreaks
Adams19 1
Alcorn6
Amite611
Attala15
Benton5
Bolivar5122
Calhoun9 1
Carroll6
Chickasaw1521
Choctaw81
Claiborne1
Clarke8
Clay9
Coahoma291
Copiah16
Covington6
Desoto1361
Forrest4611
Franklin5
George5
Greene1
Grenada7
Hancock3012
Harrison7931
Hinds158 2
Holmes232
Humphreys41
Itawamba4
Jackson9851
Jasper3
Jefferson3
Jones13
Kemper6
Lafayette221
Lamar15
Lauderdale7023
Lawrence5
Leake11
Lee302
Leflore2341
Lincoln18 1
Lowndes15
Madison7422
Marion8 1
Marshall2311
Monroe1612
Montgomery111
Neshoba11
Newton7 1
Noxubee5
Oktibbeha27 2
Panola171
Pearl River5222
Perry141
Pike28 1
Pontotoc121
Prentiss10 1
Quitman7
Rankin741
Scott23 1
Sharkey3
Simpson6
Smith11 1
Stone1
Sunflower191
Tallahatchie3
Tate16
Tippah363
Tishomingo1
Tunica1811
Union6 1
Walthall12
Warren5 1
Washington38 1
Wayne5
Webster121
Wilkinson3031
Winston15
Yalobusha11
Yazoo321
Total1,7385138

The numbers in this table are provisional. County case numbers and deaths may change as investigation finds new or additional information about residence.

Trends and Summary Data

The charts below are based on available data at the time of publication. Charts do not include cases where insufficient details of the case are known.





U.S. and World Cases

COVID-19 Testing

Statewide Testing Summary

COVID-19 testing providers around the state include commercial laboratories and the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). Combined with testing done by the MSDH Public Health Laboratory, the figures provide a complete picture of all Mississippi testing. We will update these figures as data becomes available.

Combined testing totals (MSDH, UMMC and commercial testing providers) as of April 5, 2020.

Total individuals tested by the MSDH Public Health Laboratory6,309
Total individuals tested by other providers14,061
Total individuals tested for COVID-19 statewide20,370

MSDH Testing Summary

MSDH Public Health Laboratory (MPHL) testing totals as of 6 p.m., April 5, 2020. These totals are for tests performed at the MPHL only.

  • Total individuals tested by the MPHL: 6,309
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 617

Getting Tested for COVID-19

The MSDH Public Health Laboratory, its partners, and private providers are testing statewide for COVID-19.

Anyone with symptoms of fever, severe cough or severe chest pains – especially those who are older or in poor health – should make arrangements for testing with their doctor or one of the many healthcare providers now performing testing. Healthcare providers can assess your health history and symptoms, and perform testing for COVID-19 as needed. MSDH is also helping conduct free drive-up testing sites in many parts of the state. Always call ahead to the testing provider for instructions on safely being examined before you visit for your test.

What MSDH Is Doing

The Mississippi State Department of Health is aggressively responding to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation. With other state agencies, it has activated emergency operations in order to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Mississippi.

Other steps that MSDH is taking include:

  • Surveillance: Increasing surveillance (monitoring) activities to identify cases of COVID-19 as quickly as possible and to limit person-to-person transmission.
  • Testing: Making COVID-19 testing available for healthcare providers through the MSDH Public Health Laboratory.
  • Planning: Working directly with hospitals and healthcare providers across the state to plan for possible cases of COVID-19, preparing them to identify and safely treat cases.
  • Readiness: Assessing statewide hospital capacities, ensuring the capacity of the MSDH Public Health Laboratory for COVID-19 testing, and informing all Mississippi healthcare providers about procedures for identifying and testing for coronavirus cases.
  • Information: Providing guidance to business, education and other entities on how to respond to the possible spread of COVID-19 in the community.

Prevention and Preparation for Individuals and the Community

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Last reviewed on Mar 5, 2020

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