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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated August 11, 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.

Home isolation is mandatory if you have tested positive for COVID-19 by order of the State Health Officer. If you have been in contact with someone who has COVID-19, quarantine is also 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.

MSDH Guidelines for K-12 Reopening During COVID-19: Assessing risk, preventive measures, responding to outbreaks. Document and resources »

Mississippi Coronavirus Hotline (7 days a week, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.): 877-978-6453

Face coverings are required by order of the Governor for all Mississippians in schools, businesses and indoor public spaces, and in outdoor public spaces where consistent social distancing is not possible. Details and exceptions »

Guide to Executive Orders: A summary of the latest COVID-19 Executive Orders from the Governor, organized by who and what they apply to. View the guide »

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

General Information

COVID-19 in Mississippi

New Cases and Deaths as of August 10

New Cases

644

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

New Deaths

33

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

CountyTotal
Bolivar1
Claiborne1
Covington1
Desoto1
George1
Grenada2
Hinds1
Humphreys1
Jackson1
Lafayette2
Lamar1
Leake 1
Lee1
Leflore1
Lincoln1
Lowndes1
Madison1
Panola2
Pearl River1
Perry1
Pike1
Pontotoc1
Simpson1
Tate1
Tippah1
Tishomingo1
Walthall1
Warren2
Yazoo1
LTC Outbreaks

179

Current outbreaks in long-term care facilities only. (See LTC facility outbreak definition.)

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
Adams632254612
Alcorn435581
Amite2376142
Attala527258920
Benton145120
Bolivar113635489
Calhoun4259234
Carroll26111459
Chickasaw476193511
Choctaw135400
Claiborne40914439
Clarke33626279
Clay4011421
Coahoma78113342
Copiah96228304
Covington6221441
De Soto371031*457
Forrest18265610132
Franklin131231
George595650
Greene25612356
Grenada851237613
Hancock4021484
Harrison26013614615
Hinds570011927153
Holmes910499720
Humphreys29712206
Issaquena27200
Itawamba38710367
Jackson231444687
Jasper394910
Jefferson195782
Jefferson Davis233631
Jones19315917035
Kemper23314389
Lafayette987198914
Lamar12311583
Lauderdale14159221056
Lawrence3238131
Leake7952640
Lee1521428315
Leflore9496618444
Lincoln8344212428
Lowndes1092398323
Madison24556919136
Marion68420475
Marshall7129161
Monroe8215514644
Montgomery329500
Neshoba12889210835
Newton5451171
Noxubee46112174
Oktibbeha11333917726
Panola10681671
Pearl River559405716
Perry242800
Pike940377318
Pontotoc842951
Prentiss42310253
Quitman269100
Rankin2307359910
Scott101120153
Sharkey2045424
Simpson806315615
Smith40613548
Stone2115232
Sunflower105625153
Tallahatchie5411172
Tate743303312
Tippah3741410
Tishomingo4377330
Tunica3587122
Union66216358
Walthall502216410
Warren1125359418
Washington1701425713
Wayne780215710
Webster237125211
Wilkinson2151383
Winston629164011
Yalobusha31610357
Yazoo84113283
Total 68,293 1,944 4,115 842

Note: A death previously reported in DeSoto County was determined to be a TN resident and has been removed from DeSoto County's data. The data below has been updated to reflect these changes.

Case Classifications

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

ConfirmedProbableTotal
Cases 66,939 1,354 68,293
Deaths 1,879 65 1,944

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

Updated COVID-19 outbreak definition in LTCFs: To conform with revised national guidelines, an outbreak is now considered to be a single confirmed COVID-19 infection in an LTCF resident, or more than one COVID-19 infection in employees or staff in a 14-day period.

Long-term care (LTC) facilities like nursing homes are considered high risk locations because their residents are older or in poor health. 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

All data reports below are updated as they become available. Updates are made daily except where noted.

Hospitalizations and Bed Availability

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

Tracking counties with recent high numbers of COVID-19 cases, adjusted for population, provides insight on where local outbreaks are most serious, and where protective measures should be increased. For more accurate reporting, these weekly charts include sample collection dates only up to seven days in the past to allow for case investigation and delays in lab test reports.

Cases counts in these charts is based on the date of testing, not the date the test result was reported, and include 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 August 10

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 87,253 87,253 0
Other testing providers 433,481 415,797 17,684
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide 520,734 503,050 17,684

MSDH Individuals Tested as of August 10

MSDH Public Health Laboratory (MPHL) testing totals as of 3 p.m. These totals are for tests performed at the MPHL only.

Note: corrected figures as of 3:15 p.m. August 10

  • Total individuals tested by the MPHL: 69,003
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 7720

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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