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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated July 22, 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 have tested positive for COVID-19 or been in contact with someone who has COVID-19 then isolation or quarantine is important to protect others.

Mask and social distancing requirements for additional counties

More counties have been ordered by the Governor to observe limits on gathering sizes, in retail businesses, and to take other safety measures to control the high local rates of COVID-19.

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 21

New Cases

1,547

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

New Deaths

34

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

CountyTotal
Copiah1
Harrison1
Hinds1
Itawamba1
Lamar1
Lee1
Leflore1
Lincoln1
Lowndes1
Marion3
Marshall1
Perry 1
Pike1
Simpson5
Tate1
Tishomingo1
Walthall1
Warren1
Washington1
Wilkinson1
Winston1
Yazoo1

* 6 confirmed COVID-19 related deaths occurred between June 21 and July 8, identified from death certificate reports. The additional deaths were reported in the following counties:

Claiborne1
Hinds1
Jefferson1
Oktibbeha3
LTC Outbreaks

161

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.

County COVID-19 Data

Race and Ethnicity

Case Summaries and Cases per Day

High Cases and Incidence

Cumulative Cases and Deaths by County

Totals of all reported COVID-19 cases for 2020, including those in long-term care (LTC) facilities.

The numbers in this table are provisional. County case numbers and deaths may change as investigation finds new or additional information. The data provided below is the most current available.

CountyTotal CasesTotal DeathsTotal LTC Facility CasesTotal LTC Facility Deaths
Adams455224411
Alcorn190211
Amite1514132
Attala432238919
Benton84010
Bolivar63422427
Calhoun3035234
Carroll22511459
Chickasaw350193511
Choctaw97400
Claiborne35912439
Clarke26325199
Clay3101321
Coahoma465710
Copiah78321303
Covington498730
Desoto261920235
Forrest1267459629
Franklin78231
George196310
Greene17010346
Grenada73016609
Hancock2141484
Harrison15732111311
Hinds39527720126
Holmes687439720
Humphreys22710196
Issaquena16100
Itawamba2209347
Jackson136823686
Jasper308610
Jefferson151430
Jefferson Davis159431
Jones14325315935
Kemper20415389
Lafayette6334421
Lamar845932
Lauderdale11548320354
Lawrence222300
Leake6992330
Lee879266615
Leflore6815718441
Lincoln6223711527
Lowndes714194610
Madison18524715222
Marion44915152
Marshall4075121
Monroe5364412437
Montgomery237300
Neshoba11298210734
Newton4521071
Noxubee34110163
Oktibbeha7123013218
Panola617731
Pearl River391325212
Perry143600
Pike649265312
Pontotoc538631
Prentiss2196243
Quitman138100
Rankin162323668
Scott91116153
Sharkey86010
Simpson5761030
Smith32512538
Stone111221
Sunflower6991340
Tallahatchie318461
Tate511192911
Tippah2121100
Tishomingo184320
Tunica1683122
Union35311208
Walthall37214548
Warren76223419
Washington112820286
Wayne65421548
Webster148115210
Wilkinson1341252
Winston458144010
Yalobusha2569357
Yazoo6538212
Total 47,071 1,423 3,257 662

Case Classifications

Mississippi investigates and reports both probable and confirmed cases and deaths according to the CSTE case definition.

ConfirmedProbableTotal
Cases 46,515 556 47,071
Deaths 1,390 33 1,423

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.

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 Data Charts and Map

Hospital Usage

NEW: Daily reports of hospital capacity and use by COVID-19 and other patients have been added to this section.

Data Charts

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 chart of Cases by Date 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 21

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 72,461 72,461 0
Other testing providers 345,223 330,013 15,210
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide 417,684 402,474 15,210

MSDH Individuals Tested as of July 21

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: 59,996
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 6,069

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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