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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated April 4, 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.

Mississippi Coronavirus Hotline (available 24/7): 877-978-6453
Hard of hearing? Dial 711 for assistance.

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 »

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

This map and the following table show total cases in Mississippi as of 6 p.m. April 3, 2020, and include all reported cases since March 11, 2020.

  • New cases reported today: 97
  • New deaths reported today: 6

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

Outbreaks in long-term care facilities (LTCs)

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. The number of LTC facilities with outbreaks are shown for each county in the table below.

CountyCasesDeathsLTCs with Outbreaks
Adams16 1
Alcorn6
Amite611
Attala14
Benton5
Bolivar3411
Calhoun4 1
Carroll5
Chickasaw1521
Choctaw8
Claiborne1
Clarke5
Clay7
Coahoma271
Copiah12
Covington4
Desoto1181
Forrest34 1
Franklin4
George4
Grenada4
Hancock3012
Harrison7031
Hinds140 2
Holmes171
Humphreys41
Itawamba3
Jackson7911
Jasper3
Jefferson2
Jones9
Kemper4
Lafayette211
Lamar13
Lauderdale6113
Lawrence4
Leake8
Lee281
Leflore2211
Lincoln14 1
Lowndes13
Madison67 2
Marion6 1
Marshall201
Monroe1211
Montgomery101
Neshoba6
Newton6 1
Noxubee5
Oktibbeha24 1
Panola101
Pearl River4311
Perry131
Pike23
Pontotoc121
Prentiss9 1
Quitman5
Rankin661
Scott17
Sharkey2
Simpson5
Smith6 1
Sunflower181
Tallahatchie2
Tate14
Tippah313
Tishomingo1
Tunica1511
Union6 1
Walthall12
Warren3 1
Washington31
Wayne2
Webster111
Wilkinson2531
Winston11
Yalobusha9
Yazoo191
Total1,4553530

The numbers in this table are provisional. County case numbers and deaths may change as investigation finds new or additional information about residence.

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.

Testing Totals

MSDH Public Health Laboratory (MPHL) testing totals as of 6 p.m., April 3, 2020. These totals are for tests performed at the MPHL only.

  • Total individuals tested: 5,685
  • Total positive individuals: 552

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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