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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated July 8, 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 7

New Cases

674

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

New Deaths

30

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

Calhoun1
Harrison1
Hinds5
Lauderdale1
Leake1
Lee1
Leflore3
Madison1
Monroe1
Newton1
Oktibbeha1
Pike1
Rankin2
Smith1
Tate1
Union1
Walthall1
Warren2
Wayne1
Winston2
Yalobusha1
LTC Outbreaks

108

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
Adams332184410
Alcorn76211
Amite1043132
Attala365238919
Benton42010
Bolivar37018326
Calhoun1425234
Carroll17111459
Chickasaw291193611
Choctaw75400
Claiborne28910438
Clarke21125199
Clay2511111
Coahoma213600
Copiah62715293
Covington396520
Desoto176718205
Forrest927439529
Franklin47231
George94310
Greene1089346
Grenada5227424
Hancock1341394
Harrison100312915
Hinds26424613816
Holmes570419820
Humphreys1569186
Issaquena10100
Itawamba1408347
Jackson70417465
Jasper266610
Jefferson114300
Jefferson Davis114431
Jones11594915533
Kemper17914389
Lafayette4194421
Lamar500732
Lauderdale9378120252
Lawrence189200
Leake5982030
Lee575216414
Leflore5075617141
Lincoln4923411126
Lowndes51513226
Madison13553613518
Marion30812152
Marshall264360
Monroe431359929
Montgomery143200
Neshoba1016739727
Newton3521071
Noxubee2738153
Oktibbeha5572812818
Panola392621
Pearl River269324812
Perry76400
Pike46617418
Pontotoc316631
Prentiss1113243
Quitman89100
Rankin99915330
Scott78515142
Sharkey40010
Simpson360320
Smith23412528
Stone72221
Sunflower436810
Tallahatchie156431
Tate31912288
Tippah1421100
Tishomingo91120
Tunica1153122
Union23311208
Walthall208721
Warren54020399
Washington6261091
Wayne55116272
Webster128115210
Wilkinson94952
Winston28210327
Yalobusha1838357
Yazoo5336202
Total 32,888 1,188 2,833 570

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 32,620 268 32,888
Deaths 1,168 20 1,188

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 7

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 7

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: 51,847
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 4,659

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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