Today MSDH is reporting an additional 1,348 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 36 deaths (12 of which occurred between July 22 and August 14, identified from death certificates). Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases for the year now stands at 74,555, with 2,163 deaths. Note: One death previously reported in Bolivar County was not COVID-19 related, and one death previously reported in Tate County has been corrected to Panola County.
Today's cases included 72 among residents in long-term care facilities and 10 resident deaths. There are now 180 active outbreaks of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities.
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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.