A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z [CLOSE]

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated August 8, 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 7

New Cases

1,210

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

New Deaths

26

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

CountyTotal
Benton1
Bolivar1
Chickasaw1
Coahoma1
Forrest1
George1
Harrison 1
Hinds1
Jefferson1
Lafayette1
Lauderdale2
Lee4
Monroe1
Pearl River1
Pike1
Prentiss1
Rankin1
Sharkey1
Sunflower1
Tate1
Tunica1
Washington1
LTC Outbreaks

174

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

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
Adams617254612
Alcorn419511
Amite2306132
Attala521258920
Benton143110
Bolivar110834479
Calhoun4179234
Carroll26111459
Chickasaw459203511
Choctaw133400
Claiborne40413439
Clarke32625199
Clay39413 *21
Coahoma74312342
Copiah95028304
Covington6121341
De Soto363230457
Forrest17785610132
Franklin124231
George559510
Greene24111356
Grenada843217612
Hancock3881484
Harrison24983614115
Hinds559911826553
Holmes890489720
Humphreys29111196
Issaquena26100
Itawamba35810347
Jackson226942687
Jasper387910
Jefferson195782
Jefferson Davis231631
Jones18855816935
Kemper23214389
Lafayette964168812
Lamar12021442
Lauderdale14079220556
Lawrence3197130
Leake7862540
Lee142839 *8315
Leflore9256218442
Lincoln8094111928
Lowndes1074377120
Madison24146418032
Marion65720265
Marshall6889141
Monroe7785314643
Montgomery321300
Neshoba12859210835
Newton5421171
Noxubee45311163
Oktibbeha11183817625
Panola10541271
Pearl River540385715
Perry232700
Pike928367217
Pontotoc821851
Prentiss41710 *253
Quitman262100
Rankin2276339610
Scott99820153
Sharkey1975163
Simpson795303214
Smith40413548
Stone1944232
Sunflower102425133
Tallahatchie5301072
Tate720283312
Tippah3601300
Tishomingo4095330
Tunica3337122
Union62716278
Walthall49819659
Warren1089329415
Washington1646414613
Wayne764215710
Webster228125211
Wilkinson2051383
Winston620164011
Yalobusha31310357
Yazoo82912212
Total 66,646 1,874 3,933 816

* Note: Benton County is reporting its first COVID-19 related death. A death previously reported in Prentiss County should have been reported in Lee County. A death previously reported in Clay County should have been reported in Lee County.

Case Classifications

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

ConfirmedProbableTotal
Cases 65,442 1,204 66,646
Deaths 1,812 62 1,874

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

Tracking counties with recent high numbers of COVID-19 cases, adjusted for population, provides insight on where local outbreaks are most serious, and where protective measures should be increased. Coming soon are new weekly reports of counties with a high incidence of COVID-19 cases.

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 7

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 85,352 85,352 0
Other testing providers 424,260 407,034 17,226
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide 509,612 492,386 17,226

MSDH Individuals Tested as of August 7

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: 67,747
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 7,587

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

Subscribe to our free newsletter and health alerts: 
Last reviewed on Mar 5, 2020

Related resources

More topics

Mississippi State Department of Health 570 East Woodrow Wilson Dr Jackson, MS 39216 866-HLTHY4U Contact and information

Facebook Twitter Instagram RSS

Accredited by the national Public Health Accreditation Board