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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated July 27, 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.

A Simple Guide to Executive Orders: A handy summary of COVID-19 Executive Orders from the Governor, organized by who and what they apply to (Updated July 27). View the guide »

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 26

New Cases

653

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

New Deaths

6

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

CountyTotal
Adams1
Jackson1
Monroe2
Perry1
Yalobusha1
LTC Outbreaks

189

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
Adams518234411
Alcorn278311
Amite1794132
Attala459238919
Benton91010
Bolivar76625457
Calhoun3428234
Carroll23211459
Chickasaw391193511
Choctaw106400
Claiborne38512439
Clarke27825199
Clay3451321
Coahoma547720
Copiah83521303
Covington540831
De Soto284424336
Forrest1428469729
Franklin88231
George247510
Greene20010346
Grenada77017719
Hancock2771484
Harrison18242612013
Hinds46248220630
Holmes772459720
Humphreys24810196
Issaquena18100
Itawamba2579347
Jackson159627686
Jasper341610
Jefferson166430
Jefferson Davis177531
Jones15915616235
Kemper20915389
Lafayette7394431
Lamar9721132
Lauderdale12228420355
Lawrence2733140
Leake7252440
Lee1020266615
Leflore7365718441
Lincoln6813811527
Lowndes816225411
Madison20965016723
Marion51616152
Marshall4565121
Monroe5994712438
Montgomery250300
Neshoba11498210734
Newton4751071
Noxubee37010163
Oktibbeha9813113519
Panola747931
Pearl River431345314
Perry179700
Pike730286213
Pontotoc617631
Prentiss2556243
Quitman172100
Rankin185623858
Scott93216153
Sharkey103121
Simpson6261373
Smith35012538
Stone129221
Sunflower79714101
Tallahatchie349672
Tate565192911
Tippah2401100
Tishomingo230320
Tunica1844122
Union41013208
Walthall39715548
Warren856244810
Washington128324389
Wayne69321548
Webster171115210
Wilkinson1541252
Winston483144010
Yalobusha27910357
Yazoo6949212
Total 52,957 1,501 3,398 688

Case Classifications

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

ConfirmedProbableTotal
Cases 52,286 671 52,957
Deaths 1,464 37 1,501

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 26

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 76,453 76,453 0
Other testing providers 366,395 350,473 15,922
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide 442,848 426,926 15,922

MSDH Individuals Tested as of July 26

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: 62,702
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 6,534

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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