Mississippi COVID-19 Update for January 18, 2021

MSDH is reporting 1,457 new COVID-19 cases and 3 deaths

Mississippi COVID-19 Update January 18, 2021 Reported Today New cases of COVID-19: 1,457 New COVID-19 related deaths: 3 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. These deaths occurred between August January 16 and January 17. Long-Term Care Facilities New LTC facility cases: 56 New LTC facility deaths: 7 New cases and deaths, included in the total counts above, among residents of long-term care facilities. Active outbreaks: 209 An outbreak is considered any confirmed COVID-19 case among LTC residents, or more than one case in a 14-day period among staff or employees of a facility. Hospitalizations Mississippi hospital bed usage: Patients currently hospitalized for confirmed COVID-19: 1,188 Patients currently in intensive care for confirmed COVID-19: 336 Available intensive care beds statewide: 60 Explore local hospital capacity and bed use with our interactive map of hospitals COVID-19 Hospitalizations by Date State Totals and Trend Totals of all Mississippi COVID-19 cases and deaths since February 2020. Total COVID-19 cases: 253,932 Total COVID-19 related deaths: 5,524 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. Deaths by Date of Occurrence Vaccinations Appointments for second COVID-19 vaccinations are currently being made. Because of high demand, appointments my be limited,. Adults 65 and over, and those ages 18-64 with certain chronic health conditions are currently eligible for vaccination. All adults age 75 and over, and healthcare personnel, are also eligible. Vaccine doses distributed in Mississippi: 372,825 Vaccinations administered and reported to MSDH: 114,947 More about COVID-19 vaccination Find a vaccination site and make an appointment Mississippi COVID-19 Vaccination Report 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 Keep groups sizes small and avoid large gatherings, especially indoors. Many cases are now being spread through gatherings in homes without safety precautions. 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 Vaccinations against COVID-19 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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