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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated March 28, 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 on responding safely and effectively to this outbreak.

Local COVID-19 testing: We now have a list of local COVID-19 testing providers for you to contact if you have symptoms: View local testing providers »

Mississippi Coronavirus Hotline (available 24/7): 877-978-6453

COVID-19 in Mississippi and the U.S.

Cases of COVID-19 continue to be identified in U.S. states and in Mississippi. This is a rapidly changing situation that is continually being monitored by the CDC and MSDH as new cases are identified.

Mississippians are advised to take health precautions to prevent the transmission of disease, and stay in touch for the latest information on the situation in Mississippi.

Mississippi COVID-19 Case Map

An interactive version of this case map is also available: View interactive Mississippi case map

About our case counts: We currently update our map and statistics each morning with test results from the previous day. Outside laboratories also report positive test results to us, which are included in our totals.

County case numbers and deaths may change as investigation finds new or additional information.

Mississippi COVID-19 Cases to Date

Total cases as of 6 p.m. March 27, 2020. New cases reported today: 84

All Mississippi cases

CountyCasesDeaths
Adams6
Amite1
Attala9
Benton2
Bolivar11
Calhoun3
Chickasaw10
Choctaw4
Clarke1
Clay2
Coahoma18
Copiah8
Covington1
Desoto651
Forrest18
Franklin3
George1
Grenada2
Hancock91
Harrison381
Hinds58
Holmes131
Humphreys2
Itawamba3
Jackson33
Jefferson1
Jones3
Kemper1
Lafayette11
Lamar4
Lauderdale12
Lawrence5
Leake4
Lee171
Leflore15
Lincoln8
Lowndes10
Madison29
Marion3
Marshall11
Monroe3
Montgomery5
Neshoba3
Newton1
Noxubee2
Oktibbeha14
Panola4
Pearl River23
Perry21
Pike12
Pontotoc4
Prentiss2
Quitman4
Rankin311
Scott7
Sharkey1
Simpson2
Smith1
Sunflower71
Tallahatchie2
Tate8
Tippah182
Tunica61
Union3
Walthall5
Washington13
Webster31
Wilkinson111
Winston4
Yalobusha3
Yazoo4
Total66313
 

Trends and Summary Data

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.

U.S. and World Cases

COVID-19 Testing

The MSDH Public Health Laboratory is testing samples submitted by Mississippi physicians and healthcare providers around the state in cases where COVID-19 is determined to be a risk. Anyone with symptoms of fever, severe cough or severe chest pains – especially those who are older or in poor health – should call their doctor or healthcare provider for instructions on safely being examined. Healthcare providers can assess your health history and symptoms, and perform testing for COVID-19 as needed.

Since many COVID-19 tests are now being done by private providers, we're no longer reporting the number tested only in the MSDH Public Health Laboratory. State laboratory numbers alone do not provide an accurate picture of testing statewide.

Local Testing Providers

Local healthcare providers are now providing sampling and test services at locations across the state for those with COVID-19 symptoms.

What MSDH Is Doing

The Mississippi State Department of Health is aggressively responding to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation. With other state agencies, it has activated emergency operations in order to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Mississippi.

Other steps that MSDH is taking include:

  • Surveillance: Increasing surveillance (monitoring) activities to identify cases of COVID-19 as quickly as possible and to limit person-to-person transmission.
  • Testing: Making COVID-19 testing available for healthcare providers through the MSDH Public Health Laboratory.
  • Planning: Working directly with hospitals and healthcare providers across the state to plan for possible cases of COVID-19, preparing them to identify and safely treat cases.
  • Readiness: Assessing statewide hospital capacities, ensuring the capacity of the MSDH Public Health Laboratory for COVID-19 testing, and informing all Mississippi healthcare providers about procedures for identifying and testing for coronavirus cases.
  • Information: Providing guidance to business, education and other entities on how to respond to the possible spread of COVID-19 in the community.

Prevention and Preparation for Individuals and the Community

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Last reviewed on Mar 5, 2020

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