Today, MSDH is reporting an additional 476 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 16 deaths (9 of which occurred between July 13 and August 2, identified from death certificates). Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases for the year now stands at 67,649, with 1,912 deaths.
There are now 175 active outbreaks of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities.
Check our website for updated charts and reports throughout the day as they become available.
More data on COVID-19 in the state, along with the latest protective steps to take, 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.