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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated August 23, 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

Mississippi's hospital system is overloaded by the additional burden of COVID-19 patients. If we don?t start making changes now, we?ll be forced to make cruel calculations later about who gets the medical care they need, and who does not.

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

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 »

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General Information

COVID-19 in Mississippi

New Cases and Deaths as of August 22

New Cases

626

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

New Deaths

3

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

CountyTotal
Harrison1
Marion1
Tunica1
LTC Outbreaks

172

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 Deaths
Adams73128
Alcorn5126
Amite2626
Attala57125
Benton1961
Bolivar134242
Calhoun4509
Carroll28511
Chickasaw55320
Choctaw1504
Claiborne42015
Clarke41428
Clay44614
Coahoma90314
Copiah103130
Covington69717
De Soto427938
Forrest203560
Franklin1683
George66912
Greene28214
Grenada90128
Hancock45418
Harrison304046
Hinds6273132
Holmes100950
Humphreys32812
Issaquena942
Itawamba48014
Jackson275354
Jasper46112
Jefferson2118
Jefferson Davis2687
Jones207369
Kemper25814
Lafayette116230
Lamar135424
Lauderdale1630102
Lawrence3779
Leake86127
Lee198247
Leflore119870
Lincoln92446
Lowndes121547
Madison278679
Marion75625
Marshall86611
Monroe96756
Montgomery39112
Neshoba138497
Newton62513
Noxubee50913
Oktibbeha128746
Panola124620
Pearl River68245
Perry2819
Pike107039
Pontotoc9779
Prentiss55812
Quitman3012
Rankin266547
Scott106921
Sharkey2397
Simpson89438
Smith45413
Stone2849
Sunflower119033
Tallahatchie60011
Tate83231
Tippah49615
Tishomingo50418
Tunica42510
Union82320
Walthall54723
Warren124541
Washington191256
Wayne83121
Webster28213
Wilkinson25814
Winston68118
Yalobusha34710
Yazoo92818
Total 77,894 2,240

Case Classifications

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

ConfirmedProbableTotal
Cases 75,176 2,718 77,894
Deaths 2,139 101 2,240

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.

Ongoing Outbreaks

The table of onging outbreaks lists all facilities that have reported a current, active COVID-19 outbreak. The reported totals are for cases and deaths associated with the current outbreak only.

Note: The cases and deaths in this document have been reported to us directly by the facilities, and may not have appeared yet in our county totals, which are based on reports from testing laboratories.

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 21

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 testsPCRAntibodyAntigen
MSDH Public Health Laboratory 94,956 94,288 668 0
Other testing providers 481,232 436,686 22,194 22,352
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide 576,188 530,974 22,862 22,352

MSDH Individuals Tested as of August 22

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: 73,604
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 8,219

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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