| | Mississippi is experiencing a significant rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Numerous outbreaks have been identified in youth camps, faith-based gatherings, funerals and social events. Due to the rapid increase in delta variant cases and outbreaks, combined with the low overall vaccination rate in the state, MSDH is making the following recommendations through July 26, 2021. - All Mississippians 12 years of age and older should receive COVID-19 vaccination.
- All those who are unvaccinated should wear a mask when indoors in public settings.
- All Mississippi residents 65 years of age and older should avoid all indoor mass gatherings, even if they are vaccinated.
- All Mississippi residents with chronic underlying medical conditions should avoid all indoor mass gatherings, even if they are vaccinated.
More Mississippians are stepping up to be protected. More than 1,000,991 people have now been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Mississippi. Vaccination is proving to be highly effective at controlling COVID-19 illness and transmission in the state. Vaccination offers excellent protection even if you have already had COVID-19. Find a Vaccination All Mississippians aged 12 or older are now eligible for vaccination at hundreds of convenient locations statewide. Homebound persons can get help with COVID-19 vaccination by sending e-mail to COVIDHomebound@msdh.ms.gov Host a vaccination event for your business or organization by writing to VaccineEvent@msdh.ms.gov Follow daily vaccination progress: Mississippi COVID-19 Vaccination Report More about vaccinations and where to get one | | | Cases reported in the past week Positive test results reported to MSDH between July 6 and July 12, as of 3 p.m. yesterday. | | Deaths reported in the past week COVID-19 related deaths reported to MSDH or determined from death certificate reports between July 6 and July 12, as of 3 p.m. yesterday. | | | Total Mississippi COVID-19 cases | | Total Mississippi COVID-19 deaths | | COVID-19 Variants Some COVID-19 variants are more transmissible than standard COVID-19, and can cause more severe symptoms. Vaccination is still effective at reducing the risk of illness from these variants. 1,013 cases of COVID-19 from six major variant strains, including variant strains of concern, have been reported in Mississippi as of July 13. The delta variant of COVID-19 is now causing the majority of new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi. Delta variant cases rose from 137 to 231 between July 6 and July 13. Weekly variant strains report | | - Current active outbreaks: 34
Long-term care outbreaks of COVID-19 have sharply increased. If you are a long-term care resident or staff member, you should be fully vaccinated. An outbreak is considered any confirmed COVID-19 case among LTC facility residents or employees. | | | Mississippi hospital bed usage: - Patients currently hospitalized for confirmed COVID-19: 268
- Patients currently in intensive care for confirmed COVID-19: 93
COVID-19 Hospitalizations by Date  | | 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  | | - Be vaccinated. Vaccination is the most powerful step you can take to resume normal community life and stop unnecessary deaths.
- 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
- Take precautions around those who may be unvaccinated. Wear a mask and be mindful of social distancing, especially indoors.
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