Today MSDH is reporting 393 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 1 death. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases since March 11 now stands at 36,680, with 1,250 deaths.
There are currently 106 active outbreaks of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities (where an outbreak is one or more cases among residents or staff).
New restrictions on gathering sizes and enhanced protective steps go into effect today in 16 counties where COVID-19 is most active. See page 3 of the Governor's order for details: https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,21866,420.html#EO1507
Check our website later today for the latest hospitalization data, and new reports with case statistics for each Mississippi county.
More details of COVID-19 in the state, along with preventive steps to take against coronavirus, are online at http://HealthyMS.com/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.