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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated May 1, 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.

If you are waiting for test results, it is essential to remain at home. Do not go to work or leave home. Stay in a specific room at home and avoid contact with other family members as much as possible. These steps are important to prevent the possible spread of disease.

Mississippi Coronavirus Hotline (7 days a week, 7 a.m.–11 p.m.): 877-978-6453
Hard of hearing? Dial 711 for assistance.

Local COVID-19 testing: Find COVID-19 testing near you »

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 30, 2020, and include all reported cases since March 11, 2020.

  • New cases reported today: 397
  • New deaths reported today: 20 *

* 11 of the deaths reported today occurred between March 29 and April 16, and are based on death certificate investigations.

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

Table of all total cases and deaths, and those in long-term care (LTC) facilities, since March 11, 2020.

CountyTotal CasesTotal DeathsTotal LTC Facility CasesTotal LTC Facility Deaths
Adams1488254
Alcorn10100
Amite29010
Attala1090260
Benton12010
Bolivar1027131
Calhoun523233
Carroll58120
Chickasaw758226
Choctaw13100
Claiborne23000
Clarke553102
Clay42200
Coahoma64310
Copiah108111
Covington67000
Desoto293421
Forrest21912216
Franklin16100
George14100
Greene5100
Grenada320140
Hancock62573
Harrison177611
Hinds4968144
Holmes1539272
Humphreys24351
Itawamba593322
Jackson2676401
Jasper48100
Jefferson20000
Jefferson Davis35120
Jones1592110
Kemper643141
Lafayette893350
Lamar111210
Lauderdale365238514
Lawrence46010
Leake219200
Lee71450
Leflore16417307
Lincoln14311477
Lowndes58241
Madison2518305
Marion757142
Marshall44200
Monroe161168414
Montgomery29100
Neshoba2054190
Newton87010
Noxubee73090
Oktibbeha51393
Panola39200
Pearl River17520386
Perry27100
Pike1497124
Pontotoc18210
Prentiss321201
Quitman15000
Rankin194560
Scott3390100
Sharkey5000
Simpson47020
Smith764202
Stone22000
Sunflower55200
Tallahatchie11100
Tate42010
Tippah561000
Tishomingo7010
Tunica352122
Union19120
Walthall32000
Warren74210
Washington77341
Wayne23000
Webster19100
Wilkinson69752
Winston44000
Yalobusha20000
Yazoo139110
Total 7,212 281 825 110

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

Long-Term Care Facility Cases and Deaths by Race

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. (Long-term care facilities include nursing homes, intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, personal care homes, assisted living facilities, long-term acute care facilities, and psychiatric or chemical dependency residential treatment centers.)

Mississippi Cases and Deaths by Race

Interactive Map and Chart

Our state case map is and data charts are available in interactive form.

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.

Note: In our charts by race, "Other" includes American Indian and Asian.


Note: Values up to two weeks in the past on the Date of Illness Onset chart above can change as we update it with new information from disease investigation.

Syndromic Surveillance

Emergency department visits by those with symptoms characteristic of COVID-19, influenza and pneumonia, updated weekly.

Estimated Recoveries

Presumed COVID-19 cases recovered, estimated weekly (does not include cases still under investigation).

U.S. and World Cases

COVID-19 Testing

Statewide Combined Testing Summary

COVID-19 testing providers around the state include commercial laboratories as well as hospital labs. 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, hospital laboratories and commercial testing providers) as of April 30, 2020.

Total individuals tested by the MSDH Public Health Laboratory12,627
Total individuals tested by other providers58,921
Total individuals tested for COVID-19 statewide71,548

MSDH Testing Summary

MSDH Public Health Laboratory (MPHL) testing totals as of 6 p.m., April 30, 2020. These totals are for tests performed at the MPHL only.

  • Total individuals tested by the MPHL: 12,627
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 1,525

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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