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 if you have symptoms of COVID-19. 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.
If you are awaiting results from a routine screening test, but have no symptoms, you may return to work under the guidance of your employer (unless otherwise directed by the Mississippi State Department of Health).
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 June 8
341
New COVID-19 positive tests reported to MSDH as of 6 p.m. yesterday
10 *
New COVID-19 related deaths reported to MSDH as of 6 p.m. yesterday
| Attala | 1 |
| Greene | 1 |
| Humphreys | 1 |
| Leflore | 1 |
| Neshoba | 1 |
| Rankin | 1 |
| Sunflower | 1 |
| Wayne | 1 |
| Webster | 1 |
* 1 confirmed COVID-19 related death on May 16 was identified from a death certificate report. The additional death was reported in the following county:
| Lauderdale | 1 |
106
Current outbreaks in long-term care facilities only. (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.
| County | Total Cases | Total Deaths | Total LTC Facility Cases | Total LTC Facility Deaths |
| Adams | 222 | 17 | 43 | 10 |
| Alcorn | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Amite | 66 | 2 | 12 | 2 |
| Attala | 319 | 21 | 89 | 18 |
| Benton | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bolivar | 179 | 11 | 19 | 4 |
| Calhoun | 74 | 4 | 23 | 4 |
| Carroll | 121 | 11 | 45 | 9 |
| Chickasaw | 154 | 15 | 35 | 10 |
| Choctaw | 62 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Claiborne | 129 | 7 | 42 | 6 |
| Clarke | 163 | 21 | 17 | 9 |
| Clay | 137 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Coahoma | 141 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Copiah | 360 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Covington | 189 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Desoto | 642 | 11 | 18 | 4 |
| Forrest | 649 | 40 | 93 | 28 |
| Franklin | 29 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| George | 32 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Greene | 44 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Grenada | 133 | 4 | 17 | 2 |
| Hancock | 93 | 12 | 9 | 3 |
| Harrison | 299 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Hinds | 1186 | 26 | 86 | 13 |
| Holmes | 457 | 31 | 96 | 15 |
| Humphreys | 75 | 8 | 17 | 6 |
| Issaquena | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Itawamba | 93 | 8 | 33 | 7 |
| Jackson | 338 | 16 | 38 | 5 |
| Jasper | 185 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Jefferson | 49 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jefferson Davis | 84 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Jones | 792 | 36 | 112 | 21 |
| Kemper | 166 | 11 | 37 | 8 |
| Lafayette | 156 | 4 | 40 | 1 |
| Lamar | 272 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Lauderdale | 793 | 71 | 179 | 45 |
| Lawrence | 109 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leake | 469 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| Lee | 248 | 9 | 35 | 3 |
| Leflore | 322 | 43 | 110 | 29 |
| Lincoln | 308 | 32 | 92 | 25 |
| Lowndes | 277 | 9 | 19 | 5 |
| Madison | 832 | 29 | 100 | 15 |
| Marion | 129 | 9 | 15 | 2 |
| Marshall | 96 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Monroe | 285 | 25 | 93 | 22 |
| Montgomery | 88 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Neshoba | 805 | 48 | 69 | 22 |
| Newton | 307 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Noxubee | 206 | 6 | 15 | 3 |
| Oktibbeha | 307 | 16 | 95 | 13 |
| Panola | 105 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Pearl River | 221 | 31 | 45 | 11 |
| Perry | 52 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Pike | 211 | 11 | 14 | 6 |
| Pontotoc | 62 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Prentiss | 62 | 3 | 21 | 3 |
| Quitman | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rankin | 498 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Scott | 677 | 12 | 13 | 2 |
| Sharkey | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Simpson | 112 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Smith | 172 | 11 | 51 | 8 |
| Stone | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunflower | 105 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tallahatchie | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tate | 112 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Tippah | 87 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Tishomingo | 42 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tunica | 60 | 3 | 12 | 2 |
| Union | 90 | 7 | 19 | 6 |
| Walthall | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Warren | 223 | 12 | 38 | 8 |
| Washington | 221 | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| Wayne | 335 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Webster | 98 | 7 | 41 | 6 |
| Wilkinson | 85 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Winston | 136 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yalobusha | 123 | 7 | 35 | 7 |
| Yazoo | 321 | 6 | 18 | 2 |
| Total | 18,109 | 847 | 2,112 | 440 |
Case Classifications
Mississippi investigates and reports both probable and confirmed cases and deaths according to the CSTE case definition.
| Confirmed | Probable | Total | |
| Cases | 17,980 | 129 | 18,109 |
| Deaths | 831 | 16 | 847 |
Confirmed cases and deaths are generally determined by positive PCR tests, which detect the presence of ongoing coronavirus infection.
Probable cases are those who test positive by other testing methods such as antibody or antigen, and have recent symptoms consistent with COVID-19, indicating a recent infection.
Probable deaths are those individuals with a designation of COVID-19 as a cause of death on the death certificate, but where no confirmatory testing was performed.
Long-Term Care Facility Cases and Outbreaks
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. Residential care facilities also represent group living facilities where COVID-19 can be easily spread.
Mississippi COVID-19 cases and deaths in long-term care facilities PDF
Long-term care facilities include nursing homes, personal care homes, assisted living homes, and intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disability (ICF-IID)Mississippi COVID-19 cases and deaths in residential care facilities PDF
Residential care facilities include psychiatric or chemical dependency residential treatment centers and long-term acute care facilities.
Active Outbreaks
The table of active outbreaks lists all facilities that have a current COVID-19 outbreak. Resident and employee totals are for those cases associated with the current outbreak only. The reported deaths are those which have occurred only among the cases in the current outbreak. Updated weekly.
Mississippi Cases and Deaths Tables
- Mississippi COVID-19 cases by county, race and ethnicity PDF
- Mississippi COVID-19 deaths by county, race and ethnicity PDF
- Mississippi counties ranked by weekly cases and incidence
Mississippi COVID-19 Map and Charts
Data Overviews as of June 8
Our state case map and other data charts are also available in interactive form.
- View interactive map
- View interactive epidemiological trend and syndromic surveillance
- View interactive hospitalization chart
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 cases in the United States (CDC)
- U.S. COVID-19 Tracker (CDC)
- COVID-19 Global Case Map (Johns Hopkins University)
COVID-19 Testing
Statewide Combined Testing as of June 7
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 tests | PCR | Antibody | |
| MSDH Public Health Laboratory | 43,362 | 43,362 | 0 |
| Other testing providers | 173,867 | 164,727 | 9,140 |
| Total tests for COVID-19 statewide | 217,229 | 208,089 | 9,140 |
MSDH Individuals Tested as of June 8
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: 40,836
- Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 3,213
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.
