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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated May 9, 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.

 

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COVID-19 in Mississippi

Total Mississippi Cases and Deaths as of May 8

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

  • New cases reported today: 288
  • New deaths reported today: 12

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.

County Total Cases Total Deaths Total LTC Facility Cases Total LTC Facility Deaths
Adams 158 11 39 5
Alcorn 10 1 0 0
Amite 34 0 1 0
Attala 191 4 60 4
Benton 13 0 1 0
Bolivar 119 8 16 2
Calhoun 57 4 23 4
Carroll 101 4 44 3
Chickasaw 92 10 25 6
Choctaw 15 2 0 0
Claiborne 41 0 0 0
Clarke 79 7 12 3
Clay 65 3 0 0
Coahoma 71 3 * 0 0
Copiah 157 1 1 0
Covington 89 1 1 1
Desoto 333 5 1 1
Forrest 309 21 39 10
Franklin 17 1 0 0
George 15 1 0 0
Greene 6 1 0 0
Grenada 47 2 14 2
Hancock 73 10 6 3
Harrison 198 6 1 1
Hinds 663 15 51 9
Holmes 206 18 29 7
Humphreys 30 4 7 2
Itawamba 68 6 33 5
Jackson 275 11 39 2
Jasper 86 2 0 0
Jefferson 30 0 0 0
Jefferson Davis 53 1 2 0
Jones 243 5 21 1
Kemper 91 6 23 4
Lafayette 98 3 36 0
Lamar 145 4 3 2
Lauderdale 471 42 115 26
Lawrence 64 0 1 0
Leake 299 2 0 0
Lee 78 4 5 0
Leflore 185 18 44 8
Lincoln 184 13 * 64 9
Lowndes 79 3 7 2
Madison 422 12 45 9
Marion 83 7 14 2
Marshall 55 2 0 0
Monroe 200 20 92 18
Montgomery 67 1 0 0
Neshoba 307 13 31 5
Newton 137 1 1 0
Noxubee 102 2 9 2
Oktibbeha 86 4 22 3
Panola 43 2 0 0
Pearl River 190 24 42 6
Perry 34 1 0 0
Pike 168 10 14 5
Pontotoc 24 2 4 0
Prentiss 35 2 21 2
Quitman 16 0 0 0
Rankin 248 6 6 0
Scott 454 6 9 1
Sharkey 5 0 0 0
Simpson 61 0 2 0
Smith 100 6 26 3
Stone 24 0 0 0
Sunflower 63 3 0 0
Tallahatchie 12 1 0 0
Tate 50 0 1 0
Tippah 65 11 0 0
Tishomingo 10 0 1 0
Tunica 38 2 12 2
Union 48 3 13 2
Walthall 37 0 0 0
Warren 98 2 11 0
Washington 82 3 4 1
Wayne 27 0 2 0
Webster 21 1 0 0
Wilkinson 75 9 5 2
Winston 61 0 0 0
Yalobusha 30 0 0 0
Yazoo 162 2 1 0
Total 9,378 421 1,152 185

* One death that was previously reported in Copiah County has been corrected to Lincoln County.

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 8

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.

Weekly High Case and High Incidence Counties

These weekly tables count cases based on the date of testing, not the date the test result was reported, and count only those cases where the date of testing is known.

They rank counties by weekly cases, and by incidence (cases proportional to population). A separate table ranking all counties is also available. All tables updated weekly.

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 8

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.

Note: These figures now reflect number of tests performed, rather than number of individuals tested.

Total tests by the MSDH Public Health Laboratory 15,236
Total tests by other providers 75,133 *
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide 90,472

* Includes a correction in yesterday's reported numbers

MSDH Testing Summary as of May 8

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: 14,480
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 1,821

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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