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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated July 9, 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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General Information

COVID-19 in Mississippi

New Cases and Deaths as of July 8

New Cases

703

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

New Deaths

16

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

Attala1
Greene1
Harrison2
Hinds2
Humphreys1
Lincoln1
Montgomery1
Pike2
Tate1
Winston1

* 3 confirmed COVID-19 related deaths occurred between June 28 and July 8, identified from death certificate reports. The additional deaths were reported in the following counties:

Adams1
Neshoba1
Pike1
LTC Outbreaks

110

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
Adams340194411
Alcorn85211
Amite1063132
Attala375248919
Benton42010
Bolivar38018366
Calhoun1475234
Carroll17311459
Chickasaw292193611
Choctaw75400
Claiborne29310438
Clarke21425199
Clay2551121
Coahoma215600
Copiah63115293
Covington419520
Desoto181818205
Forrest939439529
Franklin49231
George102310
Greene10810346
Grenada5357434
Hancock1381394
Harrison104014967
Hinds26974814917
Holmes573419820
Humphreys15910186
Issaquena10100
Itawamba1418347
Jackson72717465
Jasper267610
Jefferson117300
Jefferson Davis116431
Jones11734915734
Kemper18014389
Lafayette4374421
Lamar502732
Lauderdale9428120252
Lawrence199200
Leake6132030
Lee586216514
Leflore5225617341
Lincoln5093511126
Lowndes52613256
Madison13823613518
Marion31312152
Marshall269360
Monroe436359929
Montgomery149300
Neshoba10227410227
Newton3571071
Noxubee2758153
Oktibbeha5682813018
Panola399621
Pearl River276325012
Perry76400
Pike470204110
Pontotoc326631
Prentiss1123243
Quitman89100
Rankin103515330
Scott79215142
Sharkey42010
Simpson373320
Smith23412528
Stone73221
Sunflower452810
Tallahatchie166431
Tate32313289
Tippah1441100
Tishomingo92120
Tunica1193122
Union23811208
Walthall226721
Warren55320399
Washington64310131
Wayne55416313
Webster128115210
Wilkinson95952
Winston28711348
Yalobusha1938357
Yazoo5436202
Total 33,591 1,204 2,882 580

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 33,309 282 33,591
Deaths 1,184 20 1,204

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 8

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 8

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 60,730 60,730 0
Other testing providers 276,561 263,792 12,769
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide 337,291 324,522 12,769

MSDH Individuals Tested as of July 8

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: 52,443
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 4,789

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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