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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated May 24, 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

New Cases and Deaths as of May 23

New Cases

247

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

New Deaths

9

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

Attala2
Carroll1
Forrest1
Lauderdale1
Leake2
Neshoba1
Tunica1
LTC Outbreaks

117

Current outbreaks in long-term care facilities. (One or more cases among staff or residents counts as an outbreak.)

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
Adams18615398
Alcorn14100
Amite52171
Attala269147913
Benton14010
Bolivar14010174
Calhoun604234
Carroll11310458
Chickasaw12612348
Choctaw29200
Claiborne58120
Clarke12616177
Clay99300
Coahoma98300
Copiah278400
Covington127110
Desoto4616152
Forrest480348524
Franklin25221
George19100
Greene7100
Grenada752142
Hancock871193
Harrison234621
Hinds893247813
Holmes365237711
Humphreys537165
Itawamba857346
Jackson29613404
Jasper139310
Jefferson40000
Jefferson Davis71231
Jones46713535
Kemper12510276
Lafayette1233370
Lamar219442
Lauderdale6785518136
Lawrence90110
Leake3841010
Lee104591
Leflore239256412
Lincoln243208116
Lowndes1607184
Madison654218912
Marion1088142
Marshall69320
Monroe242249221
Montgomery78100
Neshoba512316517
Newton224330
Noxubee1586143
Oktibbeha13410347
Panola62200
Pearl River20227449
Perry46200
Pike19611146
Pontotoc25331
Prentiss383223
Quitman24000
Rankin349650
Scott58910132
Sharkey7000
Simpson85040
Smith13110307
Stone29000
Sunflower77300
Tallahatchie24100
Tate59120
Tippah701100
Tishomingo25010
Tunica483122
Union715204
Walthall49000
Warren1506354
Washington153571
Wayne109020
Webster27100
Wilkinson82952
Winston98100
Yalobusha824244
Yazoo2152100
Total 13,252 625 1,683 315

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 23

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: In our charts by race, "Other" includes American Indian and Asian.


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 23

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 Laboratory22,75222,7520
Other providers123,207114,1509,057
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide146,959137,9029,057

MSDH Individuals Tested as of May 23

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: 22,487
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 2,405

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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