| New COVID-19 related deaths: | | 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. 26 of these deaths occurred between January 15 and January 22, 2021. 13 of these deaths occurred between December 28, 2020 and January 18, 2021, identified through death certificates. | | (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.) | | Totals of all Mississippi COVID-19 cases and deaths since February 2020. - Total COVID-19 cases: 263,023
- Total COVID-19 related deaths: 5,752
Second dose appointments: Waiting until two weeks after your first vaccination increases your chance of finding an available second dose appointment. Remember that your second dose appointment can be made for a date on or after 21 days (for Pfizer vaccine) or 28 days (Moderna) from your first vaccination. New vaccination appointment openings are added every week. If you are having trouble finding an available appointment, check back regularly for new openings. Adults 65 and over, and those ages 18-64 with certain chronic health conditions are now eligible for vaccination in addition to healthcare personnel and those aged 75 and over. More about COVID-19 vaccination Find a vaccination site and make an appointment Mississippi COVID-19 Vaccination Report | | Detailed charts and reporting of case data will resume on Monday. | | - 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.
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