MSDH is reporting an additional 268 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 11 deaths. Four deaths occurred between March 10 and March 24, and 7 occurred between February 25 and March 20, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases now stands at 304,210, with 6,998 deaths.
Among cases and deaths already reported, MSDH has identified 2 new cases in residents of long-term care facilities and no deaths. There are currently 25 ongoing outbreaks of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities.
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COVID-19 data reports, guidance, and vaccination information can be found on the MSDH website at https://msdh.ms.gov/covid-19
For questions about COVID-19, or to get help with a vaccination appointment, call the Mississippi COVID-19 Hotline at 877-978-6453 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week.