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New COVID-19 related deaths:
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Positive test results reported to MSDH as of 6 p.m. yesterday. Tests may have been made during the past week, and represent individuals who became ill a week ago or more. Repeated tests for the same individual are counted only once. |
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COVID-19 related deaths reported to MSDH from hospitals, medical examiners and coroners.
* 12 of these deaths occurred between July 31 and August 20, identified through death certificates.
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An outbreak is considered any confirmed COVID-19 case among LTC residents, or more than one case in a 14-day period among staff or employees of a facility.
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Hospitalizations and other detailed data charts will be updated on our website Monday.
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Totals of all Mississippi COVID-19 cases and deaths for 2020.
- Total COVID-19 cases: 82,676
- Total COVID-19 related deaths: 2,441
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Social distancing is still critical to stop the spread of COVID-19. Keep plenty of distance between yourself and others.
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Wearing a mask or face covering can sharply reduce the risk of passing COVID-19 on to others. Wearing a mask is strong recommended whenever you are in public places with others around you.
- Most people spreading COVID-19 do not know they are infected.
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Remind others that precautions remain essential, and set an example by your actions.
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