Mississippi COVID-19 Update for January 2, 2021

MSDH is reporting 1,891new COVID-19 cases and 24 deaths

Mississippi COVID-19 Update January 2, 2021 Reported Today New cases of COVID-19: 1,891 New COVID-19 related deaths: 24 Positive test results reported to MSDH as of 6 p.m. yesterday. Tests may have been made during the past week, and represent individuals who became ill a week ago or more. Repeated tests for the same individual are counted only once. COVID-19 related deaths reported to MSDH from hospitals, medical examiners and coroners. 14 of these deaths occurred between December 11 and December 31. 10 of these deaths occurred between December 1 and December 24, identified through death certificates. Long-Term Care Facilities Active outbreaks: 236 (An outbreak is now considered any confirmed COVID-19 case among residents, or more than one case in a 14-day period among staff or employees, following new national standards for outbreak definition.) State Totals Totals of all Mississippi COVID-19 cases and deaths since February 2020. Total COVID-19 cases: 220,277 Total COVID-19 related deaths: 4,840 Detailed charts and reporting of case data will resume on Monday. Vaccinations 20,033 COVID-19 vaccinations have been reported to MSDH as of December 31st. Vaccinations for long-term care residents and staff are ongoing, and frontline healthcare workers are also receiving vaccinations now. For the latest COVID-19 vaccination information and totals, visit http://HealthyMS.com/c19vaccination What You Can Do Be tested for COVID-19 if you have symptoms or believe you may have been exposed. See our guide to local testing providers and free testing at http://HealthyMS.com/covid19test 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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