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
Our daily COVID-19 update will be limited as we work to resolve technical problems in our data reporting system.
New Cases and Deaths as of June 17
381
New COVID-19 positive tests reported to MSDH as of 6 p.m. yesterday.
5
New COVID-19 positive tests reported to MSDH as of 6 p.m. yesterday.
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.
Mississippi Cases and Deaths Tables
- Mississippi COVID-19 cases by county, race and ethnicity PDF
- Mississippi COVID-19 deaths by county, race and ethnicity PDF
- Mississippi counties ranked by weekly cases and incidence
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.
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Mississippi COVID-19 cases and deaths in long-term care facilities PDF
Long-term care facilities include nursing homes, personal care homes, assisted living homes, and intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disability (ICF-IID) -
Mississippi COVID-19 cases and deaths in residential care facilities PDF
Residential care facilities include psychiatric or chemical dependency residential treatment centers and long-term acute care facilities.
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 long-term care facilities with active COVID-19 outbreaks PDF
June 19, 2020
Mississippi COVID-19 Map and Charts
COVID-19 Hospitalizations
This chart tracks the number of persons currently hospitalized in Mississippi with confirmed and probable COVID-19 infection.
The Mississippi State Department of Health apologizes for the interruption of COVID-19 case data. The agency is working to address legacy software issues impacting its ability to create detailed reports.
Further detailed data reports and most charts will not be not available until the agency resolves these software issues. In the meantime, we will continue to provide daily case counts and deaths on our website and social media.
MSDH epidemiologists must ensure the accuracy of each case and death and their associated data. Our focus will remain on quality data and accuracy rather than speed. We appreciate the importance of detailed data reporting, and hope to rectify this situation as quickly as possible while working to create a long-term, reliable solution.
Data Summaries as of June 16
Our state case map and other data charts are also available in interactive form.
- View interactive map
- View interactive epidemiological trend and syndromic surveillance
- View interactive hospitalization chart
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 cases in the United States (CDC)
- U.S. COVID-19 Tracker (CDC)
- COVID-19 Global Case Map (Johns Hopkins University)
COVID-19 Testing
Statewide Combined Testing as of June 16
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 tests | PCR | Antibody | |
| MSDH Public Health Laboratory | 46,177 | 46,177 | 0 |
| Other testing providers | 202,750 | 192,397 | 10,353 |
| Total tests for COVID-19 statewide | 248,927 | 238,574 | 10,353 |
MSDH Individuals Tested as of June 20
MSDH Public Health Laboratory (MPHL) testing totals as of 4 p.m. These totals are for tests performed at the MPHL only.
- Total individuals tested by the MPHL: 44,729
- Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 3,654
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.
