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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated June 15, 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
Hard of hearing? Dial 711 for assistance.

COVID-19 in Mississippi

New Cases and Deaths as of June 14

New Cases

283

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

New Deaths

4

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

Greene1
Jones1
Lamar1
Panola1
LTC Outbreaks

83

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
Adams226174310
Alcorn30100
Amite722122
Attala332238919
Benton17010
Bolivar19412194
Calhoun804234
Carroll12211459
Chickasaw168163510
Choctaw65200
Claiborne1408427
Clarke16621179
Clay174600
Coahoma150400
Copiah412630
Covington206310
Desoto71813184
Forrest681419329
Franklin30231
George37210
Greene543171
Grenada1644172
Hancock1001293
Harrison367732
Hinds1308278813
Holmes471349717
Humphreys828186
Issaquena0000
Itawamba1038337
Jackson36716385
Jasper197400
Jefferson55200
Jefferson Davis84331
Jones8813911821
Kemper16912379
Lafayette1814401
Lamar288632
Lauderdale8117518148
Lawrence118100
Leake4871520
Lee30111394
Leflore3684515731
Lincoln327329325
Lowndes3179195
Madison8893010116
Marion1459152
Marshall107310
Monroe295259322
Montgomery97100
Neshoba881506822
Newton322640
Noxubee2126153
Oktibbeha363179814
Panola127400
Pearl River223314511
Perry54300
Pike24411176
Pontotoc77331
Prentiss663243
Quitman50000
Rankin53910140
Scott69012132
Sharkey8000
Simpson119120
Smith18011528
Stone35000
Sunflower121400
Tallahatchie43100
Tate134120
Tippah941100
Tishomingo47020
Tunica663122
Union1028197
Walthall105100
Warren25912398
Washington266871
Wayne389730
Webster1098507
Wilkinson85952
Winston150200
Yalobusha1387357
Yazoo3486192
Total 19,799 895 2,215 457

Case Classifications

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

ConfirmedProbableTotal
Cases19,66413519,799
Deaths87916895

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.

Mississippi Cases and Deaths Tables

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 reported 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.

Mississippi COVID-19 Map and Charts

Data Overviews as of June 14

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 as of June 14

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 Laboratory45,78745,7870
Other testing providers194,877184,71610,161
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide 240,664 230,503 10,161

MSDH Individuals Tested as of June 14

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: 42,777
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 3,428

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.

Prevention and Preparation for Individuals and the Community

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