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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated May 29, 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.–7 p.m.): 877-978-6453
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COVID-19 in Mississippi

New Cases and Deaths as of May 28

New Cases

418

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

New Deaths

17

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

Hinds1
Jefferson1
Jones3
Lauderdale1
Lee1
Lincoln3
Madison1
Scott1
Warren1

* 4 confirmed COVID-19 related deaths between May 11 and May 15 were identified through death certificate reports. The additional deaths are reported in the following counties:

Covington1
Desoto1
Neshoba1
Rankin1
LTC Outbreaks

130

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
Adams19215438
Alcorn16100
Amite59191
Attala287157914
Benton15010
Bolivar15611174
Calhoun634234
Carroll11811469
Chickasaw13212348
Choctaw39200
Claiborne72281
Clarke13918177
Clay111400
Coahoma120400
Copiah298400
Covington159210
Desoto5207192
Forrest534388727
Franklin28221
George21100
Greene11100
Grenada883142
Hancock871193
Harrison251732
Hinds971258013
Holmes389248012
Humphreys597165
Itawamba857336
Jackson30213404
Jasper152410
Jefferson41100
Jefferson Davis77241
Jones576258113
Kemper14411327
Lafayette1304381
Lamar235552
Lauderdale7305919038
Lawrence102110
Leake4091210
Lee1396181
Leflore255308417
Lincoln250278621
Lowndes2009195
Madison7092310112
Marion1149142
Marshall81320
Monroe254259222
Montgomery81100
Neshoba606386721
Newton263440
Noxubee1796143
Oktibbeha23311427
Panola66300
Pearl River207314511
Perry50300
Pike20211156
Pontotoc29331
Prentiss513223
Quitman25000
Rankin399760
Scott64011132
Sharkey7000
Simpson95050
Smith14811307
Stone30000
Sunflower79300
Tallahatchie26100
Tate81120
Tippah711100
Tishomingo30010
Tunica533122
Union815204
Walthall54000
Warren1638376
Washington165781
Wayne171020
Webster641180
Wilkinson86952
Winston109100
Yalobusha875275
Yazoo2394112
Total 14,790 710 1,839 358

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 28

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 28

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 Laboratory28,47728,4770
Other providers137,831130,4967,335
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide166,308158,9737,335

MSDH Individuals Tested as of May 28

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: 26,974
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 2,639

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.

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Last reviewed on Mar 5, 2020

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