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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated May 8, 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
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COVID-19 in Mississippi

Total Mississippi Cases and Deaths as of May 7

Daily totals as of 6 p.m. of all reported cases and deaths since March 11, 2020.

  • New cases reported today: 404
  • New deaths reported today: 13

    includes 3 deaths from prior weeks identified through death certificate investigation

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.

Cases and Deaths by County

Totals of all reported cases since March 11, including those in long-term care (LTC) facilities.

CountyTotal CasesTotal DeathsTotal LTC Facility CasesTotal LTC Facility Deaths
Adams15711385
Alcorn10100
Amite33010
Attala1824424
Benton13010
Bolivar1188162
Calhoun574234
Carroll974443
Chickasaw8810256
Choctaw15200
Claiborne37000
Clarke777123
Clay64300
Coahoma71300
Copiah152221
Covington88100
Desoto325511
Forrest29420369
Franklin17100
George15100
Greene6100
Grenada452142
Hancock72963
Harrison193611
Hinds65711516
Holmes19617286
Humphreys28472
Itawamba676325
Jackson27311392
Jasper84200
Jefferson30000
Jefferson Davis51120
Jones2234190
Kemper896213
Lafayette983360
Lamar141432
Lauderdale4634111225
Lawrence63010
Leake286200
Lee77450
Leflore18218448
Lincoln17912558
Lowndes73372
Madison40412429
Marion827142
Marshall52200
Monroe191209118
Montgomery65100
Neshoba28712284
Newton130010
Noxubee100292
Oktibbeha734113
Panola43200
Pearl River18924426
Perry32100
Pike16310145
Pontotoc22240
Prentiss332202
Quitman16000
Rankin238660
Scott438691
Sharkey5000
Simpson60020
Smith996253
Stone23000
Sunflower63300
Tallahatchie12100
Tate49010
Tippah631000
Tishomingo9010
Tunica382122
Union423122
Walthall37000
Warren942110
Washington80341
Wayne27020
Webster21100
Wilkinson74952
Winston61000
Yalobusha27000
Yazoo162210
Total 9,090 409 1,091 175

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 Tables

Mississippi COVID-19 Map and Charts

Data Overviews as of May 6

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

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: 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 as of May 4

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.

Total individuals tested by the MSDH Public Health Laboratory13,367
Total individuals tested by other providers66,941
Total individuals tested for COVID-19 statewide80,308

MSDH Testing Summary as of May 7

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

  • Total individuals tested by the MPHL: 13,995
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 1,743

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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