Today MSDH is reporting an additional 1,648 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 98 deaths. Fifty-two deaths occurred between January 5 and January 11, and 46 occurred between October 28 and January 8, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases for the year now stands at 241,957, with 5,284 deaths.
Among cases and deaths already reported, MSDH has identified 16 new cases in residents of long-term care facilities and 8 deaths. There are currently 222 ongoing outbreaks of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities.
The latest COVID-19 vaccination information, guidance, and protective steps are also online at https://msdh.ms.gov/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.