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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated August 5, 2020
 
This page has been automatically translated from English. MSDH has not reviewed this translation and is not responsible for any inaccuracies.

Case update schedule: Daily case updates are now being published as soon as data is prepared, with charts and other reports appearing afterward as they become available.

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.

Home isolation is mandatory if you have tested positive for COVID-19 by order of the State Health Officer. If you have been in contact with someone who has COVID-19, quarantine is also important to protect others.

If you are awaiting results of routine testing not related to exposure, you may return to work and follow the safety guidance of your employer.

Face coverings are required by order of the Governor for all Mississippians in schools, businesses and indoor public spaces, and in outdoor public spaces where consistent social distancing is not possible. Details and exceptions »

Mask and social distancing requirements for eight new counties: Thirty-seven 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 »

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 »

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

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 August 4

New Cases

1,245

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

New Deaths

51

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

CountyTotal
Alcorn1
Copiah1
Covington1
Forrest1
Harrison1
Hinds2
Jackson1
Lafayette2
Lee1
Leflore1
Marshall1
Oktibbeha1
Panola1
Pike1
Pontotoc1
Prentiss3
Scott1
Sharkey2
Simpson2
Tippah1
Tishomingo1
Union1
Walthall1
Warren1
Washington2

* 19 confirmed COVID-19 related deaths occurred between July 11 and July 29, identified from death certificate reports. The additional deaths were reported in the following counties:

CountyTotal
Clay1
Copiah1
Forrest1
Harrison2
Lauderdale2
Lawrence2
Lee1
Lowndes1
Monroe1
Neshoba2
Panola1
Rankin1
Tate2
Yazoo1
LTC Outbreaks

173

Current outbreaks in long-term care facilities only. (See LTC facility outbreak definition.)

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

Trends and Data for Individual Counties

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
Adams596254512
Alcorn377511
Amite2176132
Attala510248920
Benton128010
Bolivar101032479
Calhoun3929234
Carroll24811459
Chickasaw438193511
Choctaw129400
Claiborne39913439
Clarke32225199
Clay3801421
Coahoma6841042
Copiah92928304
Covington6031341
De Soto347227436
Forrest17015510031
Franklin115231
George5454 *10
Greene23011356
Grenada819217412
Hancock3491484
Harrison228735 *13615
Hinds541611225449
Holmes859489720
Humphreys28111196
Issaquena24100
Itawamba32310347
Jackson215641 *687
Jasper379910
Jefferson193661
Jefferson Davis225631
Jones18285716835
Kemper22715389
Lafayette907148311
Lamar11771342
Lauderdale13799020556
Lawrence3027130
Leake7762540
Lee1297327115
Leflore8826118442
Lincoln7874111627
Lowndes1023336918
Madison23636018031
Marion63419152
Marshall6169121
Monroe7315112741
Montgomery302300
Neshoba12649010835
Newton5301171
Noxubee43811163
Oktibbeha10773717624
Panola96012 *71
Pearl River515375615
Perry220700
Pike861337215
Pontotoc780841
Prentiss3699253
Quitman238100
Rankin2202318910
Scott97820153
Sharkey191361
Simpson767302713
Smith38913548
Stone160331
Sunflower94223122
Tallahatchie5121072
Tate68327 *3412
Tippah3201300
Tishomingo3445290
Tunica3076122
Union55215238
Walthall48219659
Warren995318914
Washington1548354412
Wayne749215710
Webster211125211
Wilkinson1931383
Winston593154011
Yalobusha30410357
Yazoo80312212
Total 63,444 1,804 3,765 789

* Note: A death previously reported in George County has been corrected to Jackson County. A death previously reported in Harrison County has been corrected to Jackson County. A death previously reported in Panola County has been corrected to Tate County.

Case Classifications

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

ConfirmedProbableTotal
Cases 62,384 1,060 63,444
Deaths 1,754 50 1,804

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

Based on updated national guidelines, the MSDH Office of Epidemiology has modified the definition of COVID-19 outbreaks in Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCF). Beginning August 1, 2020, a single case of COVID-19 in only one employee or staff member will no longer constitute an outbreak.

Updated COVID-19 outbreak definition in LTCFs: A single confirmed COVID-19 infection in an LTCF resident, or more than one COVID-19 infection in employees or staff in a 14-day period.

This change will affect the number of outbreaks reported in long-term care facilities from August 1 forward. One case of COVID-19 in an employee of a LTCF will still prompt an investigation by MSDH.

Long-term care (LTC) facilities like nursing homes are considered high risk locations because their residents are older or in poor health. 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

All data reports below are updated as they become available. Updates are made daily except where noted.

Hospitalizations and Bed Availability

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 August 4

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 83,087 83,087 0
Other testing providers 410,691 393,675 17,016
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide 493,778 476,762 17,016

MSDH Individuals Tested as of August 4

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: 66,515
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 7,415

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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