Today, MSDH is reporting an additional 2,186 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 38 deaths. Fifteen deaths occurred between January 24 and January 28, and 23 occurred between December 5 and January 22, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases now stands at 272,662, with 5,983 deaths. (Note: a death previously reported in De Soto county has been corrected to Marshall County.)
Among cases and deaths already reported, MSDH has identified 20 new cases in residents of long-term care facilities, and 3 deaths. There are currently 181 ongoing outbreaks of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities.
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 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.
