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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated July 3, 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
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COVID-19 in Mississippi

New Cases and Deaths as of July 2

New Cases

914

New COVID-19 positive test 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.

Bolivar 1
Lee 2
Monroe 1
Neshoba 1
Oktibbeha 1
Sunflower 1
Tallahatchie 1
Tate 1
Warren 1
Wayne 1
LTC Outbreaks

95

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.

County Total Cases Total Deaths Total LTC Facility Cases Total LTC Facility Deaths
Adams 293 18 44 10
Alcorn 63 1 1 0
Amite 89 2 12 2
Attala 358 23 89 19
Benton 30 0 1 0
Bolivar 321 14 29 4
Calhoun 128 4 23 4
Carroll 164 11 45 9
Chickasaw 269 18 36 11
Choctaw 72 4 0 0
Claiborne 256 10 43 8
Clarke 205 24 19 9
Clay 247 10 0 0
Coahoma 191 6 0 0
Copiah 592 16 29 3
Covington 334 5 2 0
Desoto 1486 16 18 5
Forrest 851 42 95 29
Franklin 41 2 3 1
George 78 3 1 0
Greene 101 8 34 5
Grenada 432 5 27 2
Hancock 126 13 8 4
Harrison 842 10 65 4
Hinds 2382 39 134 14
Holmes 544 41 98 20
Humphreys 132 9 18 6
Issaquena 9 1 0 0
Itawamba 134 8 34 7
Jackson 584 16 46 5
Jasper 256 6 0 0
Jefferson 99 3 0 0
Jefferson Davis 109 4 3 1
Jones 1104 49 152 32
Kemper 177 14 38 9
Lafayette 377 4 42 1
Lamar 440 7 3 2
Lauderdale 900 79 201 51
Lawrence 170 1 0 0
Leake 570 19 3 0
Lee 532 18 61 12
Leflore 480 49 168 34
Lincoln 443 34 111 26
Lowndes 472 12 21 6
Madison 1267 34 135 18
Marion 270 11 15 2
Marshall 217 3 5 0
Monroe 388 30 96 25
Montgomery 124 2 0 0
Neshoba 981 71 90 27
Newton 338 9 5 0
Noxubee 253 8 15 3
Oktibbeha 532 26 115 18
Panola 325 6 2 1
Pearl River 248 32 47 12
Perry 65 4 0 0
Pike 407 12 31 6
Pontotoc 273 6 3 1
Prentiss 102 3 24 3
Quitman 73 0 0 0
Rankin 888 12 27 0
Scott 762 15 13 2
Sharkey 34 0 1 0
Simpson 283 3 2 0
Smith 216 11 52 8
Stone 57 1 0 0
Sunflower 346 7 1 0
Tallahatchie 122 4 3 1
Tate 270 9 26 6
Tippah 128 11 0 0
Tishomingo 74 1 2 0
Tunica 93 3 12 2
Union 191 9 20 8
Walthall 180 4 0 0
Warren 496 18 39 9
Washington 531 9 8 1
Wayne 535 13 26 2
Webster 126 10 52 9
Wilkinson 92 9 5 2
Winston 254 6 29 3
Yalobusha 167 7 35 7
Yazoo 493 6 19 2
Total 29,684 1,103 2,712 533

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.

  Confirmed Probable Total
Cases 29,484 200 29,684
Deaths 1,085 18 1,103

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 2

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 2

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 56,988 56,988 0
Other testing providers 259,839 247,632 12,207
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide 316,827 304,620 12,207

MSDH Individuals Tested as of July 2

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: 50,260
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 4,476

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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