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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated July 28, 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 have tested positive for COVID-19 or been in contact with someone who has COVID-19 then isolation or quarantine is important to protect others.

Report a restaurant not following COVID-19 safety orders: E-mail the details to food@msdh.ms.gov

A Simple Guide to Executive Orders: A handy summary of COVID-19 Executive Orders from the Governor, organized by who and what they apply to (Updated July 27). View the guide »

Mask and social distancing requirements for six new counties: Twenty-three counties have now been ordered by the Governor to observe stricter limits on gathering sizes, social distance in businesses, and other safety measures to control the high local rates of COVID-19. Full details »

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 27

New Cases

1,342

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

New Deaths

42*

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

CountyTotal
Forrest1
Grenada2
Harrison1
Hinds11
Jackson2
Jasper1
Jefferson1
Lauderdale1
Lee1
Lowndes1
Monroe2
Neshoba1
Panola1
Pearl River1
Pike1
Rankin2
Scott1
Simpson2
Stone1
Tallahatchie3
Washington1
Yazoo2

* 2 confirmed COVID-19 related deaths occurred between June 3 and July 27, identified from death certificate reports. The additional deaths were reported in the following counties:

CountyTotal
Forrest1
Lee1
LTC Outbreaks

192

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.

The numbers in this table are provisional. County case numbers and deaths may change as investigation finds new or additional information. The data provided below is the most current available.

CountyTotal CasesTotal DeathsTotal LTC Facility CasesTotal LTC Facility Deaths
Adams531234411
Alcorn305311
Amite1814132
Attala467238919
Benton102010
Bolivar81225457
Calhoun3458234
Carroll23311459
Chickasaw396193511
Choctaw111400
Claiborne38512439
Clarke28225199
Clay3501321
Coahoma567720
Copiah85221303
Covington549831
De Soto288224346
Forrest1464489730
Franklin94231
George256510
Greene20510356
Grenada775197110
Hancock2911484
Harrison18682712013
Hinds47379321339
Holmes791459720
Humphreys25310196
Issaquena19100
Itawamba2739347
Jackson163829686
Jasper348710
Jefferson171530
Jefferson Davis182531
Jones16215616235
Kemper21415389
Lafayette7584471
Lamar9911132
Lauderdale12548520355
Lawrence2763140
Leake7342440
Lee1050286615
Leflore7675718441
Lincoln6883811527
Lowndes833235712
Madison21395016723
Marion53216152
Marshall4825121
Monroe6134912540
Montgomery252300
Neshoba11588310734
Newton4901071
Noxubee37410163
Oktibbeha9953113819
Panola7681031
Pearl River444355314
Perry189700
Pike751296214
Pontotoc638631
Prentiss2676243
Quitman183100
Rankin192025868
Scott93617153
Sharkey117161
Simpson6421573
Smith35512538
Stone132321
Sunflower82414101
Tallahatchie363972
Tate576193011
Tippah2551100
Tishomingo240320
Tunica1964122
Union43913208
Walthall40415548
Warren886244810
Washington129625389
Wayne70221548
Webster174115210
Wilkinson1581252
Winston505144010
Yalobusha28610357
Yazoo71711212
Total 54,299 1,543 3,424 703

Case Classifications

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

ConfirmedProbableTotal
Cases 53,588 711 54,299
Deaths 1,504 39 1,543

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 Data Charts and Map

Hospital Usage

Cases and Deaths Data Charts

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 27

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 76,998 76,998 0
Other testing providers 371,477 355,424 16,053
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide 448,475 432,422 16,053

MSDH Individuals Tested as of July 27

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: 62,702
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 6,534

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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