MS Covid-19 update 11APR20: 4 new deaths in NE Miss

About the case count: The MS Department of Health currently updates its map and statistics each morning with test results from the previous day that were reported by 6:00 PM that day. Outside laboratories also report positive test results, which are included the totals. County case numbers and deaths may change as investigation finds new or additional information.

Mississippi statistics
Reported April 11, 2020:

This morning MSDH is reporting 173 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 11 new deaths. The total of Mississippi’s cases since March 11 now stands at 2,642, with 93 deaths. Five new outbreaks have been identified in long-term care facilities.

The MSDH website is now carrying more information on cases by race and by underlying health condition such as hypertension, heart disease and diabetes.

Northeast MS statistics area by county:

Northeast MS reported 14 new positive Covid-19 cases in 8 counties. There were 4 additional deaths in NE Mississippi, where there have now been 18 recorded deaths so far. Union county recorded it’s first Covid-19 death.

Northeast MS	CASES	DEATHS
ALCORN	7
BENTON	5
CALHOUN	14 (+1)
CHICKASAW	22 (+1)	2
CLAY	17
ITAWAMBA	9(+1)
LAFAYETTE	29 (+1)	1
LEE	42 (+1)	3 (+1)
MARSHALL	30 (+2)	2 (+1)
MONROE	31 (+6)	2 (+1)
PONTOTOC	14	1
PRENTISS	12
TIPPAH	43 (+1)	6
TISHOMINGO	2
UNION	7	1 (+1)
NE MISS totals	284 (+14)	18 (+4)

STATE TOTALS	2642 (+173)	93 (+11)

National and Worldwide statistics

Nationwide Covid-19 statistics reported by WorldOMeter at about 10:00 AM, April 11. Stats indicate totals at specified time fir today and changes in totals since our report yesterday.

Total US cases: 506,003 (+29,606 )
Total US deaths: 19,666 (+1823)

Worldwide Covid-19 statistics reported by WorldOMeter at about 10:00 AM, April 11.

Total worldwide cases: 1,727,603
Total worldwide deaths: 105,728

MSDH REMINDER: If you are waiting for test results, it is essential to remain at home. Do not go to work or leave home. Stay in a specific room at home and avoid contact with other family members as much as possible. These steps are important to prevent the possible spread of disease.

MORE: Because there is no agreement or standardization of what comprises recovery from Covid-19, NEMiss.news does not report those figures daily. However, they are available for informational purposes at : WorldOMeter