Today MSDH is reporting an additional 784 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 25 deaths. Ten deaths occurred between February 4 and February 8, and 15 occurred between January 15 and February 3, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases now stands at 283,753, with 6,367 deaths. NOTE: A death previously reported in Union County has been corrected to Tippah County.
Among cases and deaths already reported, MSDH has identified 18 new cases in residents of long-term care facilities and 3 deaths. There are currently 125 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
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.
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