Mississippi COVID-19 Update for January 30, 2021

MSDH is reporting 1,528 new COVID-19 cases and 36 deaths

Mississippi COVID-19 Update January 30, 2021 Reported Today New cases of COVID-19: 1,528 New COVID-19 related deaths: 36 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. 15 of these deaths occurred between January 22 and January 29. 21 of these deaths occurred between December 24 and January 23, identified through death certificates. Note: One death previously reported in Jasper County was in error, and has been removed Long-Term Care Facilities Active outbreaks: 184 (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: 274,190 Total COVID-19 related deaths: 6,018 Detailed charts and reporting of case data will resume on Monday. 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 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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