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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated July 17, 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 following counties have been ordered by the Governor to observe limits on gathering sizes, in retail businesses, and to take other safety measures to control the high local rates of COVID-19:

  • 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 16

New Cases

1,032

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

New Deaths

24

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

CountyTotal
Grenada1
Harrison1
Hinds3
Lamar1
Madison1
Monroe2
Neshoba1
Noxubee 1
Pike1
Rankin1
Scott1
Sunflower1
Tate2

* 7 confirmed COVID-19 related deaths occurred between May 11 and July 7, identified from death certificate reports. The additional deaths were reported in the following counties:

CountyTotal
Coahoma1
Copiah1
Holmes1
Neshoba1
Simpson1
Sunflower1
Washington1
LTC Outbreaks

140

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.

County COVID-19 Data

Race and Ethnicity

Case Summaries and Cases per Day

High Cases and Incidence

Cumulative 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
Adams401214411
Alcorn136211
Amite1313132
Attala405248919
Benton67010
Bolivar52418426
Calhoun2025234
Carroll20011459
Chickasaw337193511
Choctaw82400
Claiborne32812439
Clarke25025199
Clay2851221
Coahoma276710
Copiah71318303
Covington487530
Desoto222020235
Forrest1162459629
Franklin67231
George154310
Greene13910346
Grenada67814528
Hancock1801484
Harrison13701810310
Hinds34186615724
Holmes639439820
Humphreys19210186
Issaquena12100
Itawamba1778347
Jackson90020486
Jasper307610
Jefferson142330
Jefferson Davis137431
Jones13025215935
Kemper19014389
Lafayette5604421
Lamar702832
Lauderdale10248320354
Lawrence225200
Leake6752030
Lee728236715
Leflore6125618341
Lincoln5703611527
Lowndes60817348
Madison16574314320
Marion38112162
Marshall3344121
Monroe5064212235
Montgomery209300
Neshoba10718110832
Newton4081162
Noxubee29710153
Oktibbeha6622813218
Panola551631
Pearl River346325012
Perry111400
Pike562254712
Pontotoc448631
Prentiss1556243
Quitman116100
Rankin132221617
Scott84816153
Sharkey58010
Simpson495430
Smith27312528
Stone94221
Sunflower6141110
Tallahatchie260431
Tate44716289
Tippah1801100
Tishomingo142120
Tunica1393122
Union30711208
Walthall31010494
Warren67122409
Washington91817275
Wayne60620538
Webster142115210
Wilkinson111952
Winston336134010
Yalobusha2319357
Yazoo5977202
Total 40,829 1,332 3,122 642

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 40,358 471 40,829
Deaths 1,303 29 1,332

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.

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 16

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 chart of Cases by Date 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 16

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 67,355 67,355 0
Other testing providers 318,022 303,638 14,384
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide 385,377 370,993 14,384

MSDH Individuals Tested as of July 16

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: 56,818
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 5,519

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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