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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated June 26, 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 25

New Cases

550

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

New Deaths

6

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

Choctaw1
Greene2
Marion1
Simpson1
Wayne1
LTC Outbreaks

87

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
Adams243184310
Alcorn51110
Amite812122
Attala346238919
Benton24010
Bolivar23613244
Calhoun1084234
Carroll14511459
Chickasaw227183611
Choctaw69400
Claiborne20210438
Clarke19322199
Clay233700
Coahoma176600
Copiah53512293
Covington256510
Desoto115715184
Forrest767429529
Franklin32231
George61310
Greene767305
Grenada2574192
Hancock1151384
Harrison6077172
Hinds1853349513
Holmes506399819
Humphreys1099186
Issaquena5000
Itawamba1138347
Jackson47116445
Jasper221600
Jefferson76310
Jefferson Davis97331
Jones9984814431
Kemper17113379
Lafayette3104421
Lamar371732
Lauderdale8677819851
Lawrence142100
Leake5261730
Lee43715619
Leflore4414816833
Lincoln4133211125
Lowndes42110196
Madison11123112016
Marion22311152
Marshall164340
Monroe334289424
Montgomery110200
Neshoba928637825
Newton326840
Noxubee2337153
Oktibbeha4572111016
Panola227521
Pearl River235324712
Perry56400
Pike32811246
Pontotoc189331
Prentiss903243
Quitman59000
Rankin70012230
Scott72314132
Sharkey21000
Simpson193320
Smith20211528
Stone48100
Sunflower221600
Tallahatchie88120
Tate2305173
Tippah1161100
Tishomingo60120
Tunica813122
Union1578207
Walthall165300
Warren38416399
Washington379971
Wayne46210171
Webster12410529
Wilkinson88952
Winston2234211
Yalobusha1447357
Yazoo4416192
Total 25,066 1,022 2,514 507

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 24,906 160 25,066
Deaths 1,005 17 1,022

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 Summaries as of June 25

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 25

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 50,301 50,301 0
Other testing providers 232,822 221,433 11,389
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide 283,123 271,734 11,389

MSDH Individuals Tested as of June 25

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: 46,241
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 3,922

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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