Mississippi COVID-19 Update: October 5 – 11, 2021

Monoclonal antibodies can prevent serious COVID-19 illness. If you test positive for COVID-19 and are at risk for serious illness, monoclonal antibody (mAb) treatment can reduce your risk of hospitalization. More information

Vaccinations

More than 1,341,000 people have now been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Mississippi. Vaccination benefits you even if you have already had COVID-19. Most COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are now among unvaccinated Mississippians.

COVID-19 Case and Death Summary

Cases reported in the past week: 4,408

Positive test results reported to MSDH between August 31 and September 6, as of 3 p.m. yesterday.

Deaths reported in the past week: 125

COVID-19 related deaths reported to MSDH or determined from death certificate reports between August 31 and September 6, as of 3 p.m. yesterday.

Total Mississippi COVID-19 cases: 496,132

Total Mississippi COVID-19 deaths: 9,874

Long-Term Care Facilities

Current active outbreaks: 57

An outbreak is considered any confirmed COVID-19 case among LTC facility residents or employees.

Hospitalizations

Mississippi’s hospital burden remains exceptionally high, as a shortage of adult and children’s ICU beds continues.

Patients currently hospitalized for confirmed COVID-19: 439
Patients currently in intensive care for confirmed COVID-19: 78

COVID-19 Hospitalizations by Date

Mississippi hospital bed usage:

Patients currently hospitalized for confirmed COVID-19: 352
Patients currently in intensive care for confirmed COVID-19: 137

State Trend

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

What You Can Do

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
If you are unvaccinated, wear a mask whenever you are indoors, away from home.
If you are over 65, or have a chronic illness, avoid all large indoor gatherings, even if you are vaccinated.

MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY (mAb) TREATMENT

If you have tested positive for COVID-19 and may be at risk for serious illness, mAb treatment can reduce your risk of severe symptoms and hospitalization. Details and treatment providers

Find a Vaccination

All Mississippians aged 12 or older are now eligible for vaccination at hundreds of convenient locations statewide. Vaccinations are free to all Mississippians.

Find a pharmacy or clinic near you offering vaccinations
Find a free vaccination at an MSDH vaccination site. Schedule an appointment ahead of time, or drop by and make one in person. Same-day appointments are usually available.

Homebound persons can get help with COVID-19 vaccination by sending e-mail to COVIDHomebound@msdh.ms.gov

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