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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated July 13, 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.

New mask and social distancing requirements for selected counties

Based on the Governor's executive order 1507, the following counties must adhere to the use of a mask or face covering in public, practice enhanced safety protocols, and observe additional limitations on social gatherings beginning July 13, 2020.

  • Claiborne
  • De Soto
  • Grenada
  • Harrison
  • Hinds
  • Jackson
  • Jefferson
  • Madison
  • Quitman
  • Rankin
  • Sunflower
  • Washington
  • Wayne

Mississippi Coronavirus Hotline (7 days a week, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.): 877-978-6453
Hard of hearing? Dial 711 for assistance.

General Information

COVID-19 in Mississippi

New Cases and Deaths as of July 12

New Cases

393

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

New Deaths

1

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

Monroe1
LTC Outbreaks

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 day based on test results from the previous day. Outside laboratories also report positive test results to us, which are included in our totals. Repeated tests for the same individual are counted only once. 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
Adams367204411
Alcorn111211
Amite1113132
Attala386248919
Benton47010
Bolivar41618426
Calhoun1705234
Carroll18311459
Chickasaw302193511
Choctaw76400
Claiborne31511438
Clarke22825199
Clay2621121
Coahoma235610
Copiah67516303
Covington450530
Desoto200920215
Forrest1043439529
Franklin57231
George125310
Greene11610346
Grenada6259515
Hancock1521384
Harrison118316989
Hinds30415415219
Holmes598419820
Humphreys17410186
Issaquena11100
Itawamba1478347
Jackson80419486
Jasper282610
Jefferson137320
Jefferson Davis125431
Jones12314915734
Kemper18414389
Lafayette5094421
Lamar584732
Lauderdale9728120252
Lawrence216200
Leake6352030
Lee630226615
Leflore5395617341
Lincoln5383511527
Lowndes54917258
Madison15083914119
Marion34912162
Marshall297360
Monroe4603610830
Montgomery186300
Neshoba10457710630
Newton3771071
Noxubee2799153
Oktibbeha6232813218
Panola461631
Pearl River308325012
Perry91400
Pike511204210
Pontotoc363631
Prentiss1274243
Quitman101100
Rankin113719595
Scott83115142
Sharkey48010
Simpson453330
Smith25612528
Stone77221
Sunflower505810
Tallahatchie197431
Tate39513278
Tippah1471100
Tishomingo109120
Tunica1263122
Union25612208
Walthall2748152
Warren60021399
Washington75313244
Wayne56819414
Webster135115210
Wilkinson101952
Winston30211388
Yalobusha2089357
Yazoo5667202
Total 36,680 1,250 3,000 604

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 36,564 326 36,680
Deaths 1,228 22 1,250

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.

County COVID-19 Data

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 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.

NOTE: Our chart of hospitalization data will be updated early this afternoon.

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 12

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 63,504 63,504 0
Other testing providers 293,459 279,795 13,664
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide 356,963 343,299 13,664

MSDH Individuals Tested as of July 12

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: 54,451
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 5,051

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.

Prevention and Guidance for Individuals and the Community

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Last reviewed on Mar 5, 2020

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