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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated July 12, 2020 [NOTE: This is an abbreviated Sunday update. Detailed updates with charts and tables will resume Monday.]
 
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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.

New mask and social distancing requirements for selected counties

Based on the Governor's executive order 1507, the following counties must adhere to the use of a mask or face covering in public, practice enhanced safety protocols, and observe additional limitations on social gatherings beginning July 13, 2020.

  • Claiborne
  • De Soto
  • Grenada
  • Grenada
  • Harrison
  • Hinds
  • Jackson
  • Jefferson
  • Madison
  • Quitman
  • Rankin
  • Sunflower
  • Sunflower
  • Washington
  • Washington
  • Wayne

Mississippi Coronavirus Hotline (7 days a week, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.): 877-978-6453
Hard of hearing? Dial 711 for assistance.

General Information

COVID-19 in Mississippi

New Cases and Deaths as of July 11

New Cases

868

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

New Deaths

19 *

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

Copiah1
Hinds2
Lowndes1
Rankin4
Walthall1
Wayne1
Yazoo1

* 8 confirmed COVID-19 related deaths occurred between June 12 and July 6, identified from death certificate reports. The additional deaths were reported in the following counties:

CountyTotal
Desoto1
Hinds1
Lowndes3
Madison1
Noxubee1
Union1
LTC Outbreaks

106

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 day based on test results from the previous day. Outside laboratories also report positive test results to us, which are included in our totals. Repeated tests for the same individual are counted only once. 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.

Detailed reporting of long-term care information will resume on Monday.

CountyTotal CasesTotal Deaths
Adams35820
Alcorn1072
Amite1123
Attala38624
Benton470
Bolivar41218
Calhoun1705
Carroll18211
Chickasaw30019
Choctaw764
Claiborne30811
Clarke22325
Clay26111
Coahoma2306
Copiah67016
Covington4465
Desoto195920
Forrest103843
Franklin542
George1233
Greene11610
Grenada6049
Hancock14813
Harrison117716
Hinds299254
Holmes59541
Humphreys16910
Issaquena101
Itawamba1478
Jackson79819
Jasper2816
Jefferson1283
Jefferson Davis1254
Jones122449
Kemper18414
Lafayette5064
Lamar5837
Lauderdale96681
Lawrence2132
Leake63420
Lee62822
Leflore53456
Lincoln53335
Lowndes54817
Madison148439
Marion34512
Marshall2923
Monroe46135
Montgomery1793
Neshoba104677
Newton37610
Noxubee2799
Oktibbeha61928
Panola4546
Pearl River30332
Perry914
Pike50520
Pontotoc3556
Prentiss1274
Quitman1011
Rankin112619
Scott82415
Sharkey480
Simpson4433
Smith25212
Stone772
Sunflower5048
Tallahatchie1954
Tate39213
Tippah14611
Tishomingo1061
Tunica1253
Union25412
Walthall2708
Warren60021
Washington73713
Wayne56519
Webster13411
Wilkinson989
Winston30111
Yalobusha2089
Yazoo5607
Total 36,287 1,249

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 35,961 326 36,287
Deaths 1,227 22 1,249

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 10

Updates to these detailed charts will resume on Monday.

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 10

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 62,167 62,167 0
Other testing providers 284,985 271,862 13,123
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide 347,152 334,029 13,123

MSDH Individuals Tested as of July 11

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: 54,451
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 5,051

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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