A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z [CLOSE]

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated July 14, 2020
 
This page has been automatically translated from English. MSDH has not reviewed this translation and is not responsible for any inaccuracies.

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 practice enhanced safety protocols, including the use of a mask or face covering in public and additional limits on social gathering sizes, beginning July 13, 2020.

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

In all businesses:

  • All employees are required to keep at least 6 feet from other employees, or wear a face mask.
  • All employees must be screened at the beginning of their shift.

In retail businesses:

  • Employees in contact with the public must wear a face covering.
  • Members of the public must wear a face covering at all times in a retail business.

Gatherings and events:

  • Social gatherings are limited to 10 individuals indoors and 20 outdoors, and a distance of at least six feet between individuals must be maintained.
  • A distance of six feet or more must be maintained between others at all public events, indoors and out, or else face coverings must be worn.

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 13

New Cases

862

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

New Deaths

23

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

CountyTotal
Grenada3
Hinds4
Holmes1
Jones1
Lee1
Lincoln1
Marshall1
Monroe3
Pike1
Rankin1
Sunflower1
Walthall1
Warren1
Washington1
Winston2
LTC Outbreaks

121

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.

CountyTotal CasesTotal DeathsTotal LTC Facility CasesTotal LTC Facility Deaths
Adams388204411
Alcorn113211
Amite1183132
Attala390248919
Benton49010
Bolivar42818426
Calhoun1765234
Carroll18911459
Chickasaw304193511
Choctaw76400
Claiborne31811438
Clarke23425199
Clay2681121
Coahoma237610
Copiah69016303
Covington466530
Desoto205020215
Forrest1071439529
Franklin58231
George131310
Greene11810346
Grenada63412517
Hancock1581384
Harrison123116999
Hinds31025815320
Holmes608429820
Humphreys17810186
Issaquena11100
Itawamba1528347
Jackson80919486
Jasper295610
Jefferson135320
Jefferson Davis129431
Jones12545015734
Kemper18414389
Lafayette5274421
Lamar612732
Lauderdale9758120252
Lawrence218200
Leake6512030
Lee640236615
Leflore5695617541
Lincoln5413611527
Lowndes55317258
Madison15603914119
Marion35612162
Marshall3074111
Monroe4723911231
Montgomery190300
Neshoba10507710630
Newton3791071
Noxubee2819153
Oktibbeha6322813218
Panola469631
Pearl River317325012
Perry95400
Pike528214210
Pontotoc390631
Prentiss1294243
Quitman104100
Rankin117320616
Scott83715152
Sharkey52010
Simpson461330
Smith26112528
Stone80221
Sunflower526910
Tallahatchie206431
Tate41813278
Tippah1511100
Tishomingo111120
Tunica1273122
Union25811208
Walthall2899283
Warren61222399
Washington78214244
Wayne57519476
Webster135115210
Wilkinson104952
Winston305133910
Yalobusha2089357
Yazoo5747202
Total 37,542 1,272 3,036 615

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 37,198 344 37,542
Deaths 1,249 23 1,272

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.

County COVID-19 Data

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 13

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.

NOTE: Our chart of hospitalization data will be updated early this afternoon.

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 13

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 63,672 63,672 0
Other testing providers 299,990 286,197 13,793
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide 363,662 349,869 13,793

MSDH Individuals Tested as of July 13

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: 54,587
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 5,078

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

Our free newsletter includes monthly disease updates: 
Last reviewed on Mar 5, 2020

Related resources

More topics

Mississippi State Department of Health 570 East Woodrow Wilson Dr Jackson, MS 39216 866-HLTHY4U Contact and information

Facebook Twitter Instagram RSS

Accredited by the national Public Health Accreditation Board