MSDH is reporting an additional 290 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 4 deaths. One death occurred April 1, and three deaths occurred between July 11, 2020 and March 18, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases now stands at 305,991, with 7,055 deaths.
MSDH has identified no additional cases in residents of long-term care facilities, and no deaths. There are currently 15 ongoing outbreaks of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities.
COVID-19 data reports, guidance and vaccination information can be found on the MSDH website at https://msdh.ms.gov/covid-19
COVID-19 vaccinations are more convenient than ever to get. Find one near you: https://msdh.ms.gov/c19vaccination
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.
