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 on responding safely and effectively to this outbreak.
Local COVID-19 testing: We now have a list of local COVID-19 testing providers for you to contact if you have symptoms: View local testing providers »
Mississippi Coronavirus Hotline (available 24/7): 877-978-6453
COVID-19 in Mississippi and the U.S.
Cases of COVID-19 continue to be identified in U.S. states and in Mississippi. This is a rapidly changing situation that is continually being monitored by the CDC and MSDH as new cases are identified.
Mississippians are advised to take health precautions to prevent the transmission of disease, and stay in touch for the latest information on the situation in Mississippi.
Mississippi COVID-19 Case Map
An interactive version of this case map is also available: View interactive Mississippi case map
County case numbers and deaths may change as investigation finds new or additional information.
Mississippi COVID-19 Cases to Date
Total cases since March 11, 2010 as of 6 p.m. March 26, 2020. New cases reported today: 94
All Mississippi cases
| County | Cases | Deaths |
| Adams | 6 | |
| Attala | 8 | |
| Benton | 2 | |
| Bolivar | 9 | |
| Calhoun | 3 | |
| Chickasaw | 9 | |
| Choctaw | 4 | |
| Clay | 2 | |
| Coahoma | 18 | |
| Copiah | 8 | |
| Desoto | 63 | |
| Forrest | 16 | |
| Franklin | 2 | |
| George | 1 | |
| Grenada | 2 | |
| Hancock | 9 | 1 |
| Harrison | 34 | 1 |
| Hinds | 50 | |
| Holmes | 10 | 1 |
| Humphreys | 1 | |
| Itawamba | 3 | |
| Jackson | 24 | |
| Jefferson | 1 | |
| Jones | 1 | |
| Kemper | 1 | |
| Lafayette | 11 | |
| Lamar | 4 | |
| Lauderdale | 10 | |
| Lawrence | 5 | |
| Leake | 4 | |
| Lee | 15 | |
| Leflore | 13 | |
| Lincoln | 6 | |
| Lowndes | 9 | |
| Madison | 25 | |
| Marion | 1 | |
| Marshall | 9 | |
| Monroe | 3 | |
| Montgomery | 4 | |
| Neshoba | 1 | |
| Newton | 1 | |
| Noxubee | 1 | |
| Oktibbeha | 12 | |
| Panola | 4 | |
| Pearl River | 18 | |
| Perry | 2 | |
| Pike | 12 | |
| Pontotoc | 4 | |
| Prentiss | 1 | |
| Quitman | 3 | |
| Rankin | 29 | 1 |
| Scott | 6 | |
| Sharkey | 1 | |
| Simpson | 1 | |
| Smith | 1 | |
| Sunflower | 5 | |
| Tallahatchie | 2 | |
| Tate | 8 | |
| Tippah | 15 | 1 |
| Tunica | 6 | 1 |
| Union | 3 | |
| Walthall | 4 | |
| Washington | 11 | |
| Webster | 3 | 1 |
| Wilkinson | 9 | 1 |
| Winston | 3 | |
| Yalobusha | 3 | |
| Yazoo | 4 | |
| Total | 579 | 8 |
Trends and Summary Data
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.
U.S. and World Cases
- Coronavirus COVID-19 cases in the United States (CDC)
- COVID-19 Global Case Map (Johns Hopkins University)
COVID-19 Testing
The MSDH Public Health Laboratory is testing samples submitted by Mississippi physicians and healthcare providers around the state in cases where COVID-19 is determined to be a risk. Anyone with symptoms of fever, severe cough or severe chest pains – especially those who are older or in poor health – should call their doctor or healthcare provider for instructions on safely being examined. Healthcare providers can assess your health history and symptoms, and perform testing for COVID-19 as needed.
Total individuals tested for COVID-19 by the MSDH Public Health Laboratory: 3,139
As of March 26, 2020.Does not include testing done by outside providers.
Local Testing Providers
Local healthcare providers are now providing sampling and test services at locations across the state for those with COVID-19 symptoms.
What MSDH Is Doing
The Mississippi State Department of Health is aggressively responding to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation. With other state agencies, it has activated emergency operations in order to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Mississippi.
Other steps that MSDH is taking include:
- Surveillance: Increasing surveillance (monitoring) activities to identify cases of COVID-19 as quickly as possible and to limit person-to-person transmission.
- Testing: Making COVID-19 testing available for healthcare providers through the MSDH Public Health Laboratory.
- Planning: Working directly with hospitals and healthcare providers across the state to plan for possible cases of COVID-19, preparing them to identify and safely treat cases.
- Readiness: Assessing statewide hospital capacities, ensuring the capacity of the MSDH Public Health Laboratory for COVID-19 testing, and informing all Mississippi healthcare providers about procedures for identifying and testing for coronavirus cases.
- Information: Providing guidance to business, education and other entities on how to respond to the possible spread of COVID-19 in the community.
Prevention and Preparation for Individuals and the Community
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Links referenced |
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| Healthcare | http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/14,0,420,694,html | |
| Prevention | http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/14,21866,420,html | |
| Coronavirus COVID-19 cases in the United States (CDC) | https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-in-us.html | |
| COVID-19 Global Case Map (Johns Hopkins University) | https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html | |
| Video: A tour through COVID-19 testing at the MSDH Public Health Lab | https://youtu.be/adnA2N0h2A4 | |
| View local testing providers | http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/14,21912,420,874,html | |
| Preventive steps to take, recommendations, guidances and general information on COVID-19 | http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/14,21866,420,html | |
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