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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated August 10, 2020
 
This page has been automatically translated from English. MSDH has not reviewed this translation and is not responsible for any inaccuracies.

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.

MSDH Guidelines for K-12 Reopening During COVID-19: Assessing risk, preventive measures, responding to outbreaks. Document and resources »

Mississippi Coronavirus Hotline (7 days a week, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.): 877-978-6453

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 »

Guide to Executive Orders: A summary of the latest COVID-19 Executive Orders from the Governor, organized by who and what they apply to. View the guide »

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

General Information

COVID-19 in Mississippi

New Cases and Deaths as of August 9

New Cases

476

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

New Deaths

16

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

CountyTotal
Lafayette1
Lowndes1
Madison2
Noxubee1
Tallahatchie1
Tishomingo1

* 9 confirmed COVID-19 related deaths occurred between July 13 and August 2, identified from death certificate reports. The additional deaths were reported in the following counties:

CountyTotal
Holmes1
Issaquena1
Jackson1
Jones1
Leflore2
Panola1
Rankin1
Washington1
LTC Outbreaks

175

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
Adams629254612
Alcorn434581
Amite2356142
Attala523258920
Benton143120
Bolivar111834489
Calhoun4209234
Carroll26111459
Chickasaw470193511
Choctaw135400
Claiborne40913439
Clarke32626199
Clay3971421
Coahoma77213342
Copiah95728304
Covington6211341
De Soto368031457
Forrest18205610132
Franklin131231
George589550
Greene25512356
Grenada849217612
Hancock3951484
Harrison25303614615
Hinds565611826653
Holmes900499720
Humphreys29411206
Issaquena26200
Itawamba37510347
Jackson228843687
Jasper388910
Jefferson195782
Jefferson Davis233631
Jones19165917035
Kemper23414389
Lafayette983178813
Lamar12261483
Lauderdale14119221056
Lawrence3228131
Leake7902540
Lee1479418315
Leflore9476518444
Lincoln8324112428
Lowndes1085387621
Madison24436819236
Marion68420475
Marshall7019161
Monroe8015514644
Montgomery326500
Neshoba12869210835
Newton5431171
Noxubee45912174
Oktibbeha11273917726
Panola10621471
Pearl River554395715
Perry243700
Pike938367317
Pontotoc830851
Prentiss41710253
Quitman270100
Rankin2292359610
Scott100320153
Sharkey1995424
Simpson803303714
Smith40613548
Stone2055232
Sunflower105425153
Tallahatchie5301172
Tate736293312
Tippah3671310
Tishomingo4216330
Tunica3517122
Union64316338
Walthall501206410
Warren1095339416
Washington1689425613
Wayne774215710
Webster235125211
Wilkinson2111383
Winston623164011
Yalobusha31510357
Yazoo83312272
Total 67,649 1,912 4,067 832

Case Classifications

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

ConfirmedProbableTotal
Cases 66,334 1,315 67,649
Deaths 1,847 65 1,912

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

Updated COVID-19 outbreak definition in LTCFs: To conform with revised national guidelines, an outbreak is now considered to be 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.

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 9

MSDH Public Health Laboratory (MPHL) testing totals as of 3 p.m. These totals are for tests performed at the MPHL only.

Note: corrected figures as of 3:15 p.m. August 10

  • Total individuals tested by the MPHL: 68,837
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 7,711

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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