Today MSDH is reporting an additional 656 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 73 deaths. Thirty-one deaths occurred between February 1 and February 8, and 42 occurred between December 24 and February 4, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases now stands at 282,969, with 6,342 deaths. NOTE: One death previously reported from Pontotoc County was counted twice, and has been corrected.
Among cases and deaths already reported, MSDH has identified 7 new cases in residents of long-term care facilities and 8 deaths. There are currently 136 ongoing outbreaks of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities.
The latest COVID-19 vaccination information, guidance, and protective steps are also online at https://msdh.ms.gov/covid-19
VACCINATIONS: Selected Walmart pharmacies are now taking appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations while supplies last: https://msdh.ms.gov/page/14,22816,420,976.html#pharmacies
A limited number of first-dose vaccinations are available online now at https://covidvaccine.umc.edu/
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.