MSDH is reporting an additional 317 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 6 deaths. Four deaths occurred between March 15 and March 23, and 2 occurred between March 14 and March 15, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases now stands at 303,942, with 6,987 deaths.
Among cases and deaths already reported, MSDH has identified 1 new case in residents of long-term care facilities, and no deaths. There are currently 27 ongoing outbreaks of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities.
Make a vaccination appointment today at one of our free drive-through sites, or at a local health clinic or pharmacy. Full information at https://msdh.ms.gov/c19vaccination
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.