| | New report: Variant COVID-19 strains by county Our website's County Data section now includes COVID-19 variants identified in Mississippi, including B.1.1.7 (U.K. variant) and B.1.351 (South African variant). Eligibility: All Mississippians aged 16 or older are now eligible for vaccination. Those 18 and older may be vaccinated at MSDH drive-through sites; persons aged 16-17 should visit a private healthcare provider to be assured of receiving a vaccine approved for their age group. More about vaccination providers and vaccination appointments Vaccinations are provided to Mississippi residents or to out-of-state residents who work in Mississippi. 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 | | | New COVID-19 related deaths: | | 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. | | | An outbreak is considered any confirmed COVID-19 case among LTC facility residents or employees. | | | Totals of all Mississippi COVID-19 cases and deaths since February 2020. - Total COVID-19 cases: 302,932
- Total COVID-19 related deaths: 6,956
| | Detailed charts and reporting of case data will resume on Tuesday. | | - 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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