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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated July 25, 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 six new counties: Twenty-three counties have now been ordered by the Governor to observe stricter limits on gathering sizes, social distance in businesses, and other safety measures to control the high local rates of COVID-19. Full details »

 

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 24

New Cases

1,434

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

New Deaths

17

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

County Total
Alcorn 1
Calhoun 3
Desoto 2
George 1
Harrison 3
Hinds 2
Jackson 2
Lamar 1
Marion 1
Panola 1
LTC Outbreaks

184

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.

County Total Cases Total Deaths Total LTC Facility Cases Total LTC Facility Deaths
Adams 490 22 44 11
Alcorn 267 3 1 1
Amite 172 4 13 2
Attala 456 23 89 19
Benton 88 0 1 0
Bolivar 741 25 42 7
Calhoun 335 8 23 4
Carroll 231 11 45 9
Chickasaw 385 19 35 11
Choctaw 105 4 0 0
Claiborne 373 12 43 9
Clarke 275 25 19 9
Clay 335 13 2 1
Coahoma 508 7 2 0
Copiah 810 21 30 3
Covington 523 8 3 1
De Soto 2784 23 30 6
Forrest 1373 46 97 29
Franklin 83 2 3 1
George 233 5 1 0
Greene 187 10 34 6
Grenada 760 16 62 9
Hancock 247 14 8 4
Harrison 1774 25 116 12
Hinds 4413 82 206 30
Holmes 737 44 97 20
Humphreys 241 10 19 6
Issaquena 18 1 0 0
Itawamba 243 9 34 7
Jackson 1552 26 68 6
Jasper 329 6 1 0
Jefferson 158 4 3 0
Jefferson Davis 170 5 3 1
Jones 1522 54 162 35
Kemper 207 15 38 9
Lafayette 700 4 43 1
Lamar 923 10 3 2
Lauderdale 1199 84 203 55
Lawrence 269 3 1 0
Leake 723 24 4 0
Lee 968 26 66 15
Leflore 719 57 184 41
Lincoln 661 38 115 27
Lowndes 794 22 54 11
Madison 2026 50 159 23
Marion 487 15 15 2
Marshall 443 5 12 1
Monroe 572 44 124 37
Montgomery 249 3 0 0
Neshoba 1143 82 107 34
Newton 467 10 7 1
Noxubee 361 10 16 3
Oktibbeha 800 31 132 19
Panola 711 9 3 1
Pearl River 419 34 52 14
Perry 164 6 0 0
Pike 703 28 60 13
Pontotoc 595 6 3 1
Prentiss 245 6 24 3
Quitman 159 1 0 0
Rankin 1763 23 66 8
Scott 926 16 15 3
Sharkey 102 0 1 0
Simpson 613 12 7 3
Smith 347 12 53 8
Stone 121 2 2 1
Sunflower 771 14 5 1
Tallahatchie 344 5 6 2
Tate 550 19 29 11
Tippah 232 11 0 0
Tishomingo 219 3 2 0
Tunica 180 4 12 2
Union 402 12 20 8
Walthall 386 15 54 8
Warren 842 23 48 9
Washington 1261 23 29 7
Wayne 669 21 54 8
Webster 161 11 52 10
Wilkinson 145 12 5 2
Winston 475 14 40 10
Yalobusha 275 9 35 7
Yazoo 688 9 21 2
Total 51,097 1,480 3,317 682

Case Classifications

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

  Confirmed Probable Total
Cases 50,444 653 51,097
Deaths 1,443 37 1,480

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

Cases and Deaths 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 24

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 tests PCR Antibody
MSDH Public Health Laboratory 75,852 75,852 0
Other testing providers 361,121 345,381 15,740
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide 436,973 421,233 15,740

MSDH Individuals Tested as of July 24

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: 62,084
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 6,420

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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