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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated July 15, 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.

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
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General Information

COVID-19 in Mississippi

New Cases and Deaths as of July 14

New Cases

1,025

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

New Deaths

18*

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

CountyTotal
Forrest1
Hancock1
Hinds1
Jackson1
Lauderdale1
Madison1
Neshoba1
Pike2
Walthall1
Washington1

* 7 confirmed COVID-19 related deaths occurred between July 2 and July 7, identified from death certificate reports. The additional deaths were reported in the following counties:

Adams1
Claiborne1
Grenada1
Harrison1
Jones1
Lauderdale1
Pike1
LTC Outbreaks

130

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
Adams392214411
Alcorn123211
Amite1243132
Attala394248919
Benton58010
Bolivar46318426
Calhoun1875234
Carroll19611459
Chickasaw313193511
Choctaw79400
Claiborne32212439
Clarke24125199
Clay2741121
Coahoma251610
Copiah69616303
Covington473530
Desoto211220235
Forrest1105449529
Franklin60231
George131310
Greene12510346
Grenada64713527
Hancock1621484
Harrison126017999
Hinds31885915420
Holmes614429820
Humphreys18410186
Issaquena11100
Itawamba1638347
Jackson82820486
Jasper301610
Jefferson135320
Jefferson Davis130431
Jones12665115734
Kemper18914389
Lafayette5364421
Lamar625732
Lauderdale9838320354
Lawrence222200
Leake6642030
Lee662236615
Leflore5885617541
Lincoln5443611527
Lowndes56917298
Madison15894014119
Marion36312162
Marshall3104111
Monroe4913911831
Montgomery197300
Neshoba10597810631
Newton3841061
Noxubee2869153
Oktibbeha6442813218
Panola517631
Pearl River323325012
Perry99400
Pike537244211
Pontotoc406631
Prentiss1344243
Quitman111100
Rankin123420616
Scott84315152
Sharkey54010
Simpson480330
Smith26312528
Stone85221
Sunflower565910
Tallahatchie239431
Tate43113278
Tippah1541100
Tishomingo125120
Tunica1293122
Union26611 *208
Walthall29210314
Warren61622399
Washington80615244
Wayne58819487
Webster136115210
Wilkinson107952
Winston314133910
Yalobusha2169357
Yazoo5847202
Total3856712903054622
Total 38,567 1,290 3,054 622

* Note: A death previously reported in Union County was in error, and the county's total deaths has been adjusted from 12 to 11.

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 38,198 369 38,567
Deaths 1,266 24 1,290

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 14

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 14

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 64,523 64,523 0
Other testing providers 305,931 291,965 13,966
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide 370,454 356,488 13,966

MSDH Individuals Tested as of July 14

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: 55,068
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 5,171

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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