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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated July 31, 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.

If you are awaiting results of routine testing not related to exposure, you may return to work and follow the safety guidance of your employer.

Report a restaurant not following COVID-19 safety orders: E-mail the details to food@msdh.ms.gov

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
Hard of hearing? Dial 711 for assistance.

General Information

COVID-19 in Mississippi

New Cases and Deaths as of July 30

New Cases

1,168

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

New Deaths

52

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

CountyTotal
Bolivar3
Clay1
Coahoma3
Covington1
Greene1
Grenada1
Harrison2
Hinds5
Holmes1
Itawamba1
Jefferson1
Lafayette1
Lawrence1
Lee1
Lowndes4
Marion1
Monroe1
Neshoba2
Oktibbeha3
Pearl River1
Pontotoc1
Rankin1
Simpson7
Sunflower1
Tallahatchie1
Walthall1
Warren1
Washington4
LTC Outbreaks

201

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

Trends and Data for Individual Counties

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
Adams565234512
Alcorn335311
Amite1934132
Attala486238919
Benton118010
Bolivar91732479
Calhoun3668234
Carroll24011459
Chickasaw420193511
Choctaw124400
Claiborne39812439
Clarke29725199
Clay3631421
Coahoma6321042
Copiah89723303
Covington5751141
De Soto311326396
Forrest1564509830
Franklin111331
George525510
Greene22311356
Grenada796207111
Hancock3231484
Harrison20483112414
Hinds509110223145
Holmes825469720
Humphreys26211196
Issaquena20100
Itawamba29710347
Jackson183734687
Jasper368810
Jefferson188641
Jefferson Davis191531
Jones17055716835
Kemper22315389
Lafayette8377663
Lamar10801232
Lauderdale13168820456
Lawrence3005140
Leake7552550
Lee1162296615
Leflore8145918442
Lincoln7303811527
Lowndes941306416
Madison22505016923
Marion58117152
Marshall5368121
Monroe6755012641
Montgomery276300
Neshoba11868710735
Newton5141181
Noxubee41110163
Oktibbeha10393415322
Panola8771151
Pearl River471365314
Perry209700
Pike808306714
Pontotoc699741
Prentiss3186243
Quitman211100
Rankin209128869
Scott94717153
Sharkey139161
Simpson696241410
Smith36712548
Stone144321
Sunflower89321111
Tallahatchie3991072
Tate621213111
Tippah2851200
Tishomingo299320
Tunica2285122
Union50313208
Walthall42518579
Warren946258011
Washington141932389
Wayne729215610
Webster181125211
Wilkinson1781282
Winston560144010
Yalobusha30810357
Yazoo75711212
Total 58,747 1,663 3,570 744

Case Classifications

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

ConfirmedProbableTotal
Cases 57,912 835 58,747
Deaths 1,620 43 1,663

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 30

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 80,836 80,836 0
Other testing providers 389,212 372,834 16,378
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide 470,048 453,670 16,378

MSDH Individuals Tested as of July 30

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: 65,109
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 7,071

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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