Today, MSDH is reporting an additional 825 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 76 deaths. Forty-one deaths occurred between January 8 and February 1, and 35 occurred between January 7 and January 28, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases now stands at 276,531, with 6,132 deaths.
Among cases and deaths already reported, MSDH has identified 30 new cases in residents of long-term care facilities, and 8 deaths. There are currently 164 ongoing outbreaks of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities.
Check the MSDH website for more COVID-19 data, updated hospitalization and case charts, and other reports as they become available throughout the day.
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.
