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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated June 23, 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 22

New Cases

611

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

New Deaths

11

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

Covington2
Desoto1
George1
Leflore1
Monroe1
Oktibbeha1
Rankin1
Sunflower1
Tate1
Winston1
LTC Outbreaks

82

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
Adams233184310
Alcorn38100
Amite762122
Attala337238919
Benton23010
Bolivar22313224
Calhoun994234
Carroll13511459
Chickasaw202173610
Choctaw65300
Claiborne1729438
Clarke18321199
Clay218600
Coahoma160600
Copiah49211142
Covington246510
Desoto94815184
Forrest737429329
Franklin31231
George58310
Greene715313
Grenada2114172
Hancock1031384
Harrison4997152
Hinds1589339113
Holmes491379818
Humphreys959186
Issaquena0000
Itawamba1128347
Jackson42516385
Jasper216600
Jefferson64210
Jefferson Davis92331
Jones9524714331
Kemper16813379
Lafayette2694421
Lamar353732
Lauderdale8507719048
Lawrence134100
Leake5051630
Lee38814578
Leflore4304816833
Lincoln3843210925
Lowndes39210196
Madison10143110916
Marion19610152
Marshall144340
Monroe314289324
Montgomery105100
Neshoba907607524
Newton324840
Noxubee2246153
Oktibbeha4262010916
Panola190511
Pearl River227324712
Perry55400
Pike28911206
Pontotoc146331
Prentiss803243
Quitman49000
Rankin62012190
Scott70714132
Sharkey16000
Simpson170220
Smith19011528
Stone43100
Sunflower172500
Tallahatchie68120
Tate192492
Tippah1071100
Tishomingo55120
Tunica773122
Union1318197
Walthall140100
Warren34714398
Washington323971
Wayne4418160
Webster12210529
Wilkinson85952
Winston193381
Yalobusha1337357
Yazoo4076192
Total 22,898 989 2,418 494

The numbers in this table are provisional. County case numbers and deaths may change as investigation finds new or additional information about residence.

Case Classifications

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

ConfirmedProbableTotal
Cases 22,745 153 22,898
Deaths 972 17 989

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

Because of the large number of charts now being prepared daily, updates to this area can be expected during the afternoon.

Data Summaries as of June 21

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 21

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 Laboratory 48,081 48,081 0
Other testing providers 215,730 205,017 10,713
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide 263,811 253,098 10,713

MSDH Individuals Tested as of June 21

MSDH Public Health Laboratory (MPHL) testing totals as of 3 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.

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Last reviewed on Mar 5, 2020

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