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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated May 20, 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

New Cases and Deaths as of May 19

New Cases

263

New COVID-19 positive tests reported to MSDH as of 6 p.m. yesterday

New Deaths

16

New COVID-19 related deaths reported to MSDH as of 6 p.m. yesterday

Attala1
Clarke2
Copiah1
Forrest3
Hinds1
Holmes1
Jones2
Leflore1
Madison1
Neshoba1
Smith1
Yalobusha1
LTC Outbreaks

87

Current outbreaks in long-term care facilities. (One or more cases among staff or residents counts as an outbreak.)

About our case counts: We currently update our case totals each morning based on 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
Adams17815398
Alcorn12100
Amite48161
Attala259106610
Benton13010
Bolivar13210164
Calhoun594234
Carroll1118456
Chickasaw11712348
Choctaw24200
Claiborne51120
Clarke12016167
Clay86300
Coahoma86300
Copiah211400
Covington117110
Desoto4185131
Forrest438328222
Franklin22110
George19100
Greene7100
Grenada632142
Hancock811073
Harrison220611
Hinds800237713
Holmes320217010
Humphreys495153
Itawamba817336
Jackson28813394
Jasper123300
Jefferson38000
Jefferson Davis69231
Jones36612485
Kemper11010266
Lafayette1103370
Lamar205442
Lauderdale6164616228
Lawrence80010
Leake367730
Lee95581
Leflore205235211
Lincoln222186814
Lowndes1356174
Madison573188911
Marion978142
Marshall68320
Monroe226239220
Montgomery75100
Neshoba452265114
Newton206320
Noxubee1454143
Oktibbeha1108295
Panola54200
Pearl River19727449
Perry38200
Pike18611146
Pontotoc26230
Prentiss363223
Quitman21000
Rankin310650
Scott56710132
Sharkey7000
Simpson79040
Smith12110297
Stone26000
Sunflower70300
Tallahatchie21100
Tate56120
Tippah691100
Tishomingo21010
Tunica452122
Union654183
Walthall46000
Warren1365343
Washington139461
Wayne51020
Webster22100
Wilkinson80952
Winston86000
Yalobusha753243
Yazoo194270
Total 11,967 570 1,568 281

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 19

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: 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.

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 as of May 19

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 tests by the MSDH Public Health Laboratory19,393
Total tests by other providers101,287
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide120,680

MSDH Individuals Tested as of May 19

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: 18,299
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 2,251

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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