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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated July 5, 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 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
Hard of hearing? Dial 711 for assistance.

COVID-19 in Mississippi

New Cases and Deaths as of July 4

New Cases

226

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

New Deaths

5

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

Harrison1
Hinds1
Lawrence1
Lowndes1
Walthall1
LTC Outbreaks

102

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.

Detailed reporting of long-term care information will resume on Monday.

CountyTotal CasesTotal Deaths
Adams31118
Alcorn692
Amite912
Attala36023
Benton360
Bolivar33414
Calhoun1304
Carroll16511
Chickasaw27718
Choctaw744
Claiborne27410
Clarke20724
Clay25010
Coahoma2016
Copiah60215 *
Covington3565
Desoto159416
Forrest86942
Franklin452
George883
Greene1058
Grenada4835
Hancock12813
Harrison91211
Hinds249840
Holmes55341
Humphreys1479
Issaquena91
Itawamba1358
Jackson62216
Jasper2626
Jefferson1073
Jefferson Davis1114
Jones112449
Kemper17914
Lafayette3914
Lamar4587
Lauderdale90979
Lawrence1772
Leake57819
Lee54718
Leflore48751
Lincoln46034
Lowndes48313
Madison130034
Marion28111
Marshall2323
Monroe40130
Montgomery1322
Neshoba98871
Newton3399
Noxubee2638
Oktibbeha54126
Panola3506
Pearl River25432
Perry664
Pike43112
Pontotoc2866
Prentiss1083
Quitman760
Rankin93412
Scott77115
Sharkey370
Simpson3173
Smith21811
Stone651
Sunflower3727
Tallahatchie1364
Tate28310
Tippah13011
Tishomingo801
Tunica1003
Union2079
Walthall1995
Warren51518
Washington5849
Wayne54513
Webster12710
Wilkinson949
Winston2616
Yalobusha1707
Yazoo5096
Total 30,900 1,111

* Note: A death previously reported in Copiah County has been found not to be COVID-19 related. It has been removed from the total number of state deaths and the number of deaths in Copiah County.

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

Case Classifications

Mississippi investigates and reports both probable and confirmed cases and deaths according to the CSTE case definition.

ConfirmedProbableTotal
Cases 30,671 229 30,900
Deaths 1,093 18 1,111

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.

Mississippi Cases and Deaths Tables

As of July 3. These detailed reports will resume on Monday.

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.

Active Outbreaks

The table of active outbreaks lists all facilities that have reported 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.

Mississippi COVID-19 Map and Charts

Data Summaries as of July 3

Updates to these detailed charts will resume on Monday.

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 July 3

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 Laboratory 58,154 58,154 0
Other testing providers 264,067 251,545 12,522
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide 322,221 309,699 12,522

MSDH Individuals Tested as of July 3

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

  • Total individuals tested by the MPHL: 50,860
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 4,553

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.

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Last reviewed on Mar 5, 2020

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