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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated August 1, 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 31

New Cases

1,134

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

New Deaths

30 *

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

CountyTotal
Adams1
Alcorn1
Claiborne1
Forrest1
Harrison1
Hinds4
Jefferson Davis1
Lafayette2
Lincoln1
Madison3
Pike2
Simpson2
Smith1
Sunflower1
Tunica1
Winston1

* 6 confirmed COVID-19 related deaths occurred between July 5 and July 26, identified from death certificate reports. The additional deaths were reported in the following counties:

CountyTotal
Adams1
Attala1
Desoto1
Lee1
Marion1
Tate1
LTC Outbreaks

202

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
Adams578254512
Alcorn349411
Amite2045 *132
Attala495248920
Benton124010
Bolivar93332489
Calhoun3738234
Carroll24511459
Chickasaw427193511
Choctaw125400
Claiborne39913439
Clarke29725199
Clay3641421
Coahoma6481042
Copiah90323303
Covington5761141
De Soto321527416
Forrest1615519931
Franklin1112 *31
George539510
Greene22611356
Grenada805207111
Hancock3241484
Harrison20673212614
Hinds517610623747
Holmes835469720
Humphreys26511196
Issaquena21100
Itawamba30610347
Jackson187434687
Jasper373810
Jefferson191661
Jefferson Davis196631
Jones17405716835
Kemper22315389
Lafayette8619675
Lamar11051232
Lauderdale13218820556
Lawrence3075140
Leake7622550
Lee1194306615
Leflore8275918442
Lincoln7353911527
Lowndes958306416
Madison22725317226
Marion59418152
Marshall5568121
Monroe6875012641
Montgomery291300
Neshoba11908710735
Newton5141181
Noxubee41410163
Oktibbeha10443416822
Panola8961151
Pearl River480365314
Perry213700
Pike819326715
Pontotoc716741
Prentiss3316243
Quitman220100
Rankin2111288710
Scott95117153
Sharkey180161
Simpson707261511
Smith37413548
Stone146321
Sunflower90322112
Tallahatchie4461072
Tate638223111
Tippah2941200
Tishomingo306320
Tunica2526122
Union51313208
Walthall43918579
Warren964258011
Washington1457323910
Wayne731215610
Webster195125211
Wilkinson1831282
Winston566154011
Yalobusha31210357
Yazoo76411212
Total 59,881 1,693 3,607 759

* Note: A death previously reported in Franklin County has been corrected to Amite County.

Case Classifications

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

ConfirmedProbableTotal
Cases 59,002 879 59,881
Deaths 1,648 45 1,693

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 31

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 81,887 81,887 0
Other testing providers 395,273 378,707 16,566
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide 477,160 460,594 16,566

MSDH Individuals Tested as of July 31

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: 65,715
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 7,197

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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