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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated July 6, 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 5

New Cases

357

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

New Deaths

3

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

Clay1
Lee1
Sunflower1
LTC Outbreaks

102

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
Adams313184410
Alcorn71211
Amite912132
Attala361238919
Benton38010
Bolivar34014294
Calhoun1324234
Carroll16611459
Chickasaw279183611
Choctaw74400
Claiborne27910438
Clarke20724199
Clay2511111
Coahoma201600
Copiah60715293
Covington359520
Desoto162016185
Forrest878429529
Franklin45231
George89310
Greene1058345
Grenada4905342
Hancock1301384
Harrison93311675
Hinds25364013415
Holmes557419820
Humphreys1509186
Issaquena9100
Itawamba1368347
Jackson63816465
Jasper263600
Jefferson108300
Jefferson Davis112431
Jones11284915232
Kemper17914389
Lafayette3934421
Lamar465732
Lauderdale9107920151
Lawrence178200
Leake5781930
Lee552196213
Leflore4915116836
Lincoln4663411126
Lowndes49413216
Madison13143413518
Marion28411152
Marshall234350
Monroe403309725
Montgomery135200
Neshoba992719027
Newton339950
Noxubee2678153
Oktibbeha5412612818
Panola352621
Pearl River257324812
Perry67400
Pike44112406
Pontotoc292631
Prentiss1083243
Quitman78000
Rankin95112320
Scott77315132
Sharkey38010
Simpson323320
Smith21811528
Stone65100
Sunflower400810
Tallahatchie137431
Tate28810287
Tippah1311100
Tishomingo83120
Tunica1053122
Union2109208
Walthall204511
Warren51618399
Washington591981
Wayne54513262
Webster12710529
Wilkinson94952
Winston2666323
Yalobusha1737357
Yazoo5136192
Total 31,257 1,114 2,759 542

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 31,028 229 31,257
Deaths 1,096 18 1,114

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 5

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 5

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 268,933 256,305 12,628
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide 327,087 314,459 12,628

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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