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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated May 14, 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.

If you are waiting for test results, it is essential to remain at home. Do not go to work or leave home. Stay in a specific room at home and avoid contact with other family members as much as possible. These steps are important to prevent the possible spread of disease.

Mississippi Coronavirus Hotline (7 days a week, 7 a.m.–11 p.m.): 877-978-6453
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COVID-19 in Mississippi

Total Mississippi Cases and Deaths as of May 13

Daily totals as of 6 p.m. of all reported cases and deaths since March 11, 2020.

  • New cases reported today: 393
  • New deaths reported today: 15

    Counties reporting deaths today:

    CountyDeaths reported today
    Bolivar1
    Clarke2
    Forrest1
    Hinds1
    Humphreys1
    Jones1
    Leflore1
    Lincoln1
    Monroe1
    Neshoba2
    Newton1
    Pearl River1
    Warren1

About our case counts: We currently update our case totals each morning based on 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.

Cases and Deaths by County

Totals of all reported cases since March 11, including those in long-term care (LTC) facilities.

CountyTotal CasesTotal DeathsTotal LTC Facility CasesTotal LTC Facility Deaths
Adams16415408
Alcorn12100
Amite39050
Attala2125605
Benton14010
Bolivar12010164
Calhoun584234
Carroll1064453
Chickasaw11010256
Choctaw18200
Claiborne48000
Clarke9711145
Clay75300
Coahoma73300
Copiah191110
Covington101121
Desoto355561
Forrest357246913
Franklin19110
George16100
Greene7100
Grenada562142
Hancock791063
Harrison223611
Hinds717186211
Holmes26219439
Humphreys395103
Itawamba737336
Jackson28013394
Jasper104310
Jefferson33000
Jefferson Davis63120
Jones2877402
Kemper1007234
Lafayette1063370
Lamar164432
Lauderdale5574513527
Lawrence74010
Leake332510
Lee83450
Leflore197225011
Lincoln194166612
Lowndes100472
Madison502156110
Marion867142
Marshall63220
Monroe209229219
Montgomery70100
Neshoba35418369
Newton161220
Noxubee118292
Oktibbeha976274
Panola46200
Pearl River19326428
Perry35100
Pike17310145
Pontotoc25230
Prentiss362222
Quitman19000
Rankin271660
Scott4876101
Sharkey5000
Simpson72040
Smith1077274
Stone26000
Sunflower65300
Tallahatchie15100
Tate55020
Tippah661100
Tishomingo11010
Tunica402122
Union574173
Walthall42000
Warren1273151
Washington92441
Wayne32030
Webster22100
Wilkinson78952
Winston70000
Yalobusha650240
Yazoo176240
Total 10,483 480 1,345 224

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

Long-Term Care Facility Cases and Deaths by Race

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. (Long-term care facilities include nursing homes, intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, personal care homes, assisted living facilities, long-term acute care facilities, and psychiatric or chemical dependency residential treatment centers.)

Mississippi Cases and Deaths Tables

Mississippi COVID-19 Map and Charts

Data Overviews as of May 12

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 Date of Illness Onset chart above can change as we update it with new information from disease investigation.

Weekly High Case and High Incidence Counties

These weekly tables count cases based on the date of testing, not the date the test result was reported, and count 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 May 13

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. We will update these figures as data becomes available.

Total tests by the MSDH Public Health Laboratory16,653
Total tests by other providers88,673
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide105,326

MSDH Individuals Tested as of May 13

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

  • Total individuals tested by the MPHL: 15,810
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 1,986

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.

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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