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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated July 16, 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

The Governor's executive order 1507 sets smaller limits on gathering sizes, requires the use of masks for customers and employees of retail businesses, and other safety measures in the following counties:

  • 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 15

New Cases

1,230

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

New Deaths

18

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

CountyTotal
Clay1
Copiah1
Forrest1
Hinds4
Jones1
Madison2
Monroe1
Neshoba1
Newton1
Prentiss2
Tate1
Washington1
Wayne1
LTC Outbreaks

130

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 COVID-19 cases for 2020, including those in long-term care (LTC) facilities.

CountyTotal CasesTotal DeathsTotal LTC Facility CasesTotal LTC Facility Deaths
Adams393214411
Alcorn128211
Amite1273132
Attala403248919
Benton63010
Bolivar50018426
Calhoun1945234
Carroll19911459
Chickasaw331193511
Choctaw80400
Claiborne32712439
Clarke24725199
Clay2811221
Coahoma257610
Copiah70417303
Covington483530
Desoto217120235
Forrest1140459529
Franklin65231
George139310
Greene13410346
Grenada66413527
Hancock1721484
Harrison1305171019
Hinds33176315623
Holmes633429820
Humphreys18810186
Issaquena11100
Itawamba1708347
Jackson87420486
Jasper305610
Jefferson139330
Jefferson Davis132431
Jones12845215935
Kemper19014389
Lafayette5484421
Lamar668732
Lauderdale10168320354
Lawrence226200
Leake6702030
Lee695236615
Leflore6015618341
Lincoln5613611527
Lowndes59717348
Madison16304214320
Marion37212162
Marshall3244121
Monroe4944012233
Montgomery204300
Neshoba10677910631
Newton3901162
Noxubee2959153
Oktibbeha6502813218
Panola531631
Pearl River331325012
Perry105400
Pike553244612
Pontotoc435631
Prentiss1456243
Quitman114100
Rankin127620616
Scott84715152
Sharkey56010
Simpson489330
Smith26812528
Stone88221
Sunflower600910
Tallahatchie247431
Tate44014289
Tippah1591100
Tishomingo137120
Tunica1323122
Union28211208
Walthall30410464
Warren64922399
Washington87616275
Wayne59520538
Webster139115210
Wilkinson111952
Winston323133910
Yalobusha2209357
Yazoo5877202
Total 39,797 1,308 3,109 634

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 39,384 413 39,797
Deaths 1,283 25 1,308

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 15

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 15

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 66,087 66,087 0
Other testing providers 311,669 297,400 14,269
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide 377,756 363,487 14,269

MSDH Individuals Tested as of July 15

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: 55,068
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 5,171

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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