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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated August 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.

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.

Re-opening and visitation guidelines for nursing homes and selected other types of long-term care facilities View documents »

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

Mississippi's hospital system is overloaded by the additional burden of COVID-19 patients. If we don?t start making changes now, we?ll be forced to make cruel calculations later about who gets the medical care they need, and who does not.

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

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

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 »

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 »

General Information

COVID-19 in Mississippi

New Cases and Deaths as of August 16

New Cases

276

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

New Deaths

11

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

CountyTotal
George1
Hancock 1
Harrison1
Jefferson Davis1
Lamar2
Marion1
Oktibbeha1
Pearl River1

* 2 confirmed COVID-19 related deaths occurred between July 26 and July 27, identified from death certificate reports. The additional deaths were reported in the following counties:

CountyTotal
Hinds1
Tunica1
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

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
Adams669284612
Alcorn4575101
Amite2496142
Attala551259020
Benton167120
Bolivar1224407111
Calhoun4359234
Carroll26811459
Chickasaw513193611
Choctaw141400
Claiborne41414439
Clarke37228319
Clay4201421
Coahoma83013732
Copiah98730304
Covington6661673
De Soto391334457
Forrest19245710432
Franklin153231
George6391052
Greene27613356
Grenada870278015
Hancock4321684
Harrison28043814815
Hinds591712930256
Holmes957509720
Humphreys31312206
Issaquena28200
Itawamba42710468
Jackson248247747
Jasper4321110
Jefferson198882
Jefferson Davis255731
Jones20026517335
Kemper25114389
Lafayette1072219116
Lamar12972283
Lauderdale14979821257
Lawrence3428171
Leake8132740
Lee1737439920
Leflore9987018444
Lincoln8794512428
Lowndes1140429026
Madison25567421437
Marion71322476
Marshall77010182
Monroe8835514744
Montgomery3691053
Neshoba13289610936
Newton58812101
Noxubee48612174
Oktibbeha11834217928
Panola11431891
Pearl River613425817
Perry262800
Pike984387319
Pontotoc892961
Prentiss49811303
Quitman279100
Rankin24374211511
Scott103321153
Sharkey2197426
Simpson861369317
Smith42213548
Stone2566232
Sunflower111629297
Tallahatchie5681192
Tate774303312
Tippah4431410
Tishomingo47612365
Tunica3819122
Union772193811
Walthall525226511
Warren1182379918
Washington1818466215
Wayne810215810
Webster257135211
Wilkinson2341484
Winston653184011
Yalobusha32610357
Yazoo89114283
Total 72,412 2,095 4,411 897

Case Classifications

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

ConfirmedProbableTotal
Cases 70,561 1,851 72,412
Deaths 2,015 80 2,095

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. A single confirmed COVID-19 infection in an LTC facility resident, or more than one infection in employees or staff in a 14-day period constitutes an outbreak. Residential care facilities also represent group living facilities where COVID-19 can be easily spread. We investigate residents, staff and close contacts of infected individuals for possible exposure.

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. For more accurate reporting, these weekly charts include sample collection dates only up to seven days in the past to allow for case investigation and delays in lab test reports.

Cases counts in these charts is based on the date of testing, not the date the test result was reported, and include 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 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 90,468 90,468 0
Other testing providers 450,786 432,270 18,516
Total tests for COVID-19 statewide 541,254 522,738 18,516

MSDH Individuals Tested as of August 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: 70,701
  • Total positive individuals from MPHL tests: 7,916

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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