Today, MSDH is reporting an additional 1,322 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 12 deaths. Eleven deaths occurred between October 3 and October 14, and one occurred August 23, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases for the year now stands at 108,139, with 3,152 deaths.
Among cases and deaths already reported, MSDH has identified 19 new cases in residents of long-term care facilities, and four deaths. There are currently 128 ongoing outbreaks of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities.
Free COVID-19 testing is available at certain county health departments, along with protective masks for school nurses and other special groups. For details, see https://msdh.ms.gov/page/14,22406,420,874.html
Check the MSDH website for more COVID-19 data, updated hospitalization and case charts, and other reports as they become available throughout the day.
The latest COVID-19 guidance and protective steps to take are also online at http://HealthyMS.com/covid-19
The Mississippi Coronavirus Hotline is the best way to get your questions about COVID-19 answered. Call 877-978-6453 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week.
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