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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated August 19, 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.

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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 August 18

New Cases

1,348

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

New Deaths

36

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

CountyTotal
DeSoto1
Greene1
Grenada1
Jackson2
Jasper 1
Lafayette3
Lamar1
Lauderdale1
Lowndes1
Montgomery1
Newton1
Noxubee1
Pearl River2
Prentiss1
Rankin1
Stone3
Sunflower1
Tate1

* 12 confirmed COVID-19 related deaths occurred between July 22 and August 14, identified from death certificate reports. The additional deaths were reported in the following counties:

CountyTotal
Chickasaw1
Hinds1
Lamar1
Lincoln1
Marion1
Neshoba1
Simpson1
Tishomingo1
Warren1
Washington3
LTC Outbreaks

180

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
Adams684284612
Alcorn4756121
Amite2536142
Attala559259020
Benton174120
Bolivar126940*7210
Calhoun4399234
Carroll27511459
Chickasaw528203611
Choctaw147400
Claiborne41815439
Clarke38928319
Clay4311421
Coahoma87514752
Copiah99630304
Covington6791783
De Soto407935478
Forrest19475911534
Franklin158231
George6471052
Greene27514356
Grenada885288315
Hancock4361784
Harrison28684014916
Hinds606512931555
Holmes978509820
Humphreys31612206
Issaquena29200
Itawamba45212478
Jackson259450747
Jasper4391210
Jefferson207882
Jefferson Davis260731
Jones20206617335
Kemper25414389
Lafayette1105269119
Lamar13022483
Lauderdale154410021257
Lawrence3678171
Leake8262740
Lee18444311720
Leflore11507018544
Lincoln8964612428
Lowndes1167479028
Madison26627521437
Marion72224476
Marshall82310182
Monroe9185514744
Montgomery37911246
Neshoba13499710936
Newton60413102
Noxubee49613174
Oktibbeha12184317928
Panola117519*122
Pearl River632446619
Perry268800
Pike1041397319
Pontotoc918961
Prentiss52412303
Quitman281200
Rankin25074411511
Scott105021153
Sharkey2207426
Simpson872379318
Smith43513548
Stone2649233
Sunflower114531317
Tallahatchie5891192
Tate79131*3212
Tippah4591410
Tishomingo48914676
Tunica3999122
Union796193811
Walthall534236512
Warren12073810118
Washington1854516615
Wayne816215810
Webster274135211
Wilkinson2411484
Winston658184011
Yalobusha33910357
Yazoo90515293
Total 74,555 2,163 4,537 915

Note: One death previously reported in Bolivar County was determined not be a COVID-19-related death. One death previously reported in Tate County should have been included in Panola County's count. The data below has been edited to reflect these updates.

Case Classifications

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

ConfirmedProbableTotal
Cases 72,418 2,137 74,555
Deaths 2,077 86 2,163

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. A single confirmed COVID-19 infection in an LTC facility resident, or more than one infection in employees or staff in a 14-day period constitutes an outbreak. Residential care facilities also represent group living facilities where COVID-19 can be easily spread. We investigate residents, staff and close contacts of infected individuals for possible exposure.

These outbreak figures are reported directly to MSDH by the facility. Many of the cases and deaths reported by faciltities may not yet be included in our totals of lab-reported cases.

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 16

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 90,468 90,468 0
Other testing providers 450,786 432,270 18,516
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide 541,254 522,738 18,516

MSDH Individuals Tested as of August 18

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: 71,317
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 7,959

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.

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Last reviewed on Mar 5, 2020

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