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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated July 2, 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 July 1

New Cases

870

New COVID-19 positive test results 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.

Copiah1
Greene1
Harrison2
Lauderdale1
Lowndes1
Neshoba1
Oktibbeha1
Tate1
Winston1
LTC Outbreaks

101

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
Adams280184410
Alcorn60110
Amite842122
Attala355238919
Benton27010
Bolivar29813284
Calhoun1244234
Carroll16111459
Chickasaw264183611
Choctaw72400
Claiborne23910438
Clarke20424199
Clay2441000
Coahoma190600
Copiah58016293
Covington317510
Desoto144216185
Forrest829429529
Franklin39231
George75310
Greene968345
Grenada3965212
Hancock1231384
Harrison79410584
Hinds22473913314
Holmes536419820
Humphreys1309186
Issaquena8100
Itawamba1308347
Jackson55716445
Jasper251600
Jefferson96300
Jefferson Davis107431
Jones10914915132
Kemper17614389
Lafayette3684421
Lamar431732
Lauderdale8947920151
Lawrence162100
Leake5651930
Lee518166110
Leflore4744916834
Lincoln4373411126
Lowndes45912216
Madison12423413418
Marion26311152
Marshall212350
Monroe375299524
Montgomery124200
Neshoba970709027
Newton332950
Noxubee2478153
Oktibbeha5162511218
Panola295621
Pearl River245324712
Perry63400
Pike39312316
Pontotoc261631
Prentiss1003243
Quitman69000
Rankin86012270
Scott75715132
Sharkey27000
Simpson271320
Smith21111528
Stone54100
Sunflower321600
Tallahatchie115331
Tate2648265
Tippah1271100
Tishomingo73120
Tunica903122
Union1819208
Walthall179400
Warren46317399
Washington512981
Wayne52212262
Webster12610529
Wilkinson92952
Winston2446293
Yalobusha1667357
Yazoo4786192
Total 28,770 1,092 2,686 529

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 28,573 197 28,770
Deaths 1,074 18 1,092

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 July 1

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 July 1

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 55,429 55,429 0
Other testing providers 255,468 243,413 12,055
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide 310,897 298,842 12,055

MSDH Individuals Tested as of July 1

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: 49,382
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 4,352

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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