Mississippi COVID-19 Update for August 1, 2020

Mississippi COVID-19 Update August 1, 2020 Reported Today New cases of COVID-19: 1,134 Positive test results reported to MSDH as of 6 p.m. yesterday. Tests may have been made during the past several days, and represent individuals who became ill a week ago or more. Repeated tests for the same individual are counted only once. New deaths reported: 30 * 6 of these deaths occurred between July 5 and July 26, identified through death certificates. COVID-19 related deaths reported to MSDH from hospitals, medical examiners and coroners. Long-Term Care Facilities New LTC cases: 37 New LTC deaths: 15 New cases and deaths, included in the total case count for today, among residents of long-term care facilities. Active outbreaks: 202 An outbreak is considered any COVID-19 case in the staff or residents of a long-term care or residential facility. Hospitalizations Persons currently hospitalized in Mississippi for confirmed COVID-19: 968 Persons currently hospitalized in Mississippi for suspected COVID-19: 204 State Trend Totals of all Mississippi COVID-19 cases and deaths for 2020. Total COVID-19 cases: 59,881 Total COVID-19 related deaths: 1,693 Cases by Date of Illness This chart tracks COVID-19 cases according to the date the person first became ill, rather than the date of test results. It's the standard way of following the course of a disease in a population. The black average line helps identify upward or downward trending. (In the few cases where date of illness has not yet been determined, testing date is used.) Since we are still receiving reports of illnesses that began up to two weeks ago, expect the more recent dates on this chart to change. What You Can Do Social distancing is still critical to stop the spread of COVID-19. Keep plenty of distance between yourself and others. Wearing a mask or face covering can sharply reduce the risk of passing COVID-19 on to others. Wearing a mask is strong recommended whenever you are in public places with others around you. Most people spreading COVID-19 do not know they are infected. Remind others that precautions remain essential, and set an example by your actions. More Data and Information COVID-19 cases, data and statistics Guidance and preventive measures Find COVID-19 testing near you General COVID-19 information Mississippi COVID-19 Hotline: 877-978-6453  7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week

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