Mississippi COVID-19 Update for March 15, 2021

MSDH is reporting 101 new COVID-19 cases and 2 deaths

Mississippi COVID-19 Update March 15, 2021 Vaccinations   Eligibility: Teachers, staff and employees in K-12, preschool or childcare settings First responders: Law enforcement, public safety, fire services and emergency management officials Adults aged 50 and older.  Anyone 16 to 49 years old with a chronic health condition that may put them at higher risk from COVID-19. (18 or older at our drive-through sites.)  See a list of qualifying health conditions Healthcare personnel and residents of long-term care facilities. Vaccinations are provided to Mississippi residents or to out-of-state residents who work in Mississippi. More about vaccination sites, eligibility and appointments Help with vaccination appointments: 877-978-6453 After you are vaccinated please continue to observe social distancing, mask use, and other protective steps. This helps prevent the possible transmission of COVID-19 to those who have not yet been vaccinated. Mississippi COVID-19 Vaccination Report   Reported Today New cases of COVID-19: 101 New COVID-19 related deaths: 2 Positive test results reported to MSDH as of 3 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 as of 3 p.m. yesterday. Both of these deaths occurred March 13. Long-Term Care Facilities Active outbreaks: 44 An outbreak is considered any confirmed COVID-19 case among LTC facility residents or employees. State Totals Totals of all Mississippi COVID-19 cases and deaths since February 2020. Total COVID-19 cases: 300,881 Total COVID-19 related deaths: 6,903 Detailed charts and reporting of case data will resume on Tuesday. 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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