MSDH is reporting an additional 301 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 44 deaths. Nineteen deaths occurred between February 12 and February 28, and 25 occurred between January 4 and February 24, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases now stands at 295,295, with 6,724 deaths. Note: A death previously reported in Lauderdale County has been determined not to be COVID-19 related, and has been removed.
Among cases and deaths already reported, MSDH has identified no new cases in residents of long-term care facilities and 4 deaths. There are currently 64 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
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.