Today MSDH is reporting an additional 2,214 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 22 deaths. Nine deaths occurred between January 6 and January 9, and 13 occurred between December 23 and January 5, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases for the year now stands at 239,082, with 5,167 deaths. NOTE: One death in Harrison County was counted in error, and has been removed.
There are currently 221 ongoing outbreaks of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities.
Detailed reporting of cases, hospitalizations and data charts will resume on Monday.
Find information on COVID-19 vaccinations, protective steps and more 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.