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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated June 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 if you have symptoms of COVID-19. 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.

If you are awaiting results from a routine screening test, but have no symptoms, you may return to work under the guidance of your employer (unless otherwise directed by the Mississippi State Department of Health).

Mississippi Coronavirus Hotline (7 days a week, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.): 877-978-6453
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COVID-19 in Mississippi

New Cases and Deaths as of June 8

New Cases

341

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

New Deaths

10 *

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

Attala1
Greene1
Humphreys1
Leflore1
Neshoba1
Rankin1
Sunflower1
Wayne1
Webster1

* 1 confirmed COVID-19 related death on May 16 was identified from a death certificate report. The additional death was reported in the following county:

Lauderdale1
LTC Outbreaks

106

Current outbreaks in long-term care facilities only. (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
Adams222174310
Alcorn23100
Amite662122
Attala319218918
Benton16010
Bolivar17911194
Calhoun744234
Carroll12111459
Chickasaw154153510
Choctaw62200
Claiborne1297426
Clarke16321179
Clay137400
Coahoma141400
Copiah360410
Covington189210
Desoto64211184
Forrest649409328
Franklin29231
George32210
Greene442150
Grenada1334172
Hancock931293
Harrison299732
Hinds1186268613
Holmes457319615
Humphreys758176
Issaquena0000
Itawamba938337
Jackson33816385
Jasper185400
Jefferson49100
Jefferson Davis84331
Jones7923611221
Kemper16611378
Lafayette1564401
Lamar272532
Lauderdale7937117945
Lawrence109100
Leake4691220
Lee2489353
Leflore3224311029
Lincoln308329225
Lowndes2779195
Madison8322910015
Marion1299152
Marshall96310
Monroe285259322
Montgomery88100
Neshoba805486922
Newton307540
Noxubee2066153
Oktibbeha307169513
Panola105300
Pearl River221314511
Perry52300
Pike21111146
Pontotoc62331
Prentiss623213
Quitman32000
Rankin4981030
Scott67712132
Sharkey7000
Simpson112020
Smith17211518
Stone33000
Sunflower105400
Tallahatchie35100
Tate112120
Tippah871100
Tishomingo42010
Tunica603122
Union907196
Walthall82000
Warren22312388
Washington221871
Wayne335510
Webster987416
Wilkinson85952
Winston136100
Yalobusha1237357
Yazoo3216182
Total 18,109 847 2,112 440

Case Classifications

Mississippi investigates and reports both probable and confirmed cases and deaths according to the CSTE case definition.

ConfirmedProbableTotal
Cases17,98012918,109
Deaths83116847

Confirmed cases and deaths are generally determined by positive PCR tests, which detect the presence of ongoing coronavirus infection.

Probable cases are those who test positive by other testing methods such as antibody or antigen, and have recent symptoms consistent with COVID-19, indicating a recent infection.

Probable deaths are those individuals with a designation of COVID-19 as a cause of death on the death certificate, but where no confirmatory testing was performed.

Long-Term Care Facility Cases and Outbreaks

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. Residential care facilities also represent group living facilities where COVID-19 can be easily spread.

Active Outbreaks

The table of active outbreaks lists all facilities that have a current COVID-19 outbreak. Resident and employee totals are for those cases associated with the current outbreak only. The reported deaths are those which have occurred only among the cases in the current outbreak. Updated weekly.

Mississippi Cases and Deaths Tables

Mississippi COVID-19 Map and Charts

Data Overviews as of June 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: 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 June 7

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.

PCR testing detects current, active COVID-19 infection in an individual.

Antibody (serology) testing identifies individuals with past COVID-19 infection based on antibodies they develop one to three weeks after infection.

Total testsPCRAntibody
MSDH Public Health Laboratory43,36243,3620
Other testing providers173,867164,7279,140
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide217,229208,0899,140

MSDH Individuals Tested as of June 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: 40,836
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 3,213

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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