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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated July 4, 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 3

New Cases

990

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

New Deaths

4

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

Alcorn1
Leflore2
Tate1
LTC Outbreaks

100

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
Adams310184410
Alcorn68211
Amite892132
Attala359238919
Benton34010
Bolivar33414294
Calhoun1294234
Carroll16411459
Chickasaw276183611
Choctaw74400
Claiborne27010438
Clarke20624199
Clay2491000
Coahoma199600
Copiah60216293
Covington347520
Desoto157216185
Forrest860429529
Franklin45231
George86310
Greene1058345
Grenada4795272
Hancock1261384
Harrison88610654
Hinds24803913414
Holmes551419820
Humphreys1479186
Issaquena9100
Itawamba1358347
Jackson61616465
Jasper261600
Jefferson107300
Jefferson Davis111431
Jones11204915232
Kemper17814389
Lafayette3894421
Lamar456732
Lauderdale9087920151
Lawrence174100
Leake5751930
Lee547186212
Leflore4865116836
Lincoln4543411126
Lowndes48312216
Madison12963413518
Marion27511152
Marshall226350
Monroe399309625
Montgomery131200
Neshoba985719027
Newton339950
Noxubee2618153
Oktibbeha5412612818
Panola345621
Pearl River254324812
Perry66400
Pike43112406
Pontotoc283631
Prentiss1083243
Quitman76000
Rankin91612300
Scott77015132
Sharkey35010
Simpson310320
Smith22011528
Stone64100
Sunflower373710
Tallahatchie136431
Tate27810277
Tippah1301100
Tishomingo78120
Tunica1003122
Union2079208
Walthall200400
Warren51118399
Washington578981
Wayne54213262
Webster12510529
Wilkinson94952
Winston2596313
Yalobusha1717357
Yazoo5056192
Total 30,674 1,107 2,743 537

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 30,458 216 30,674
Deaths 1,089 18 1,107

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 3

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 3

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 58,154 58,154 0
Other testing providers 264,067 251,545 12,522
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide 322,221 309,699 12,522

MSDH Individuals Tested as of July 3

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: 50,860
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 4,553

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.

Prevention and Guidance for Individuals and the Community

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Last reviewed on Mar 5, 2020

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