MS Covid-19 update 19APR20: NE Miss and statewide see record new cases

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 19, 2020:
The MSDH is reporting 300 new positive cases of Covid-19 and 7 additional deaths, This brings the state’s totals since reporting began on March 11, 2020, to 4274 cases and 159 deaths. The hospitalization rate dropped to 27.5 %.

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 29 new positive Covid-19 cases in 10 counties. There were 4 additional deaths in NE Miss, bringing the area’s total to 29 deaths from coronavirus 11 counties.

Northeast MS	CASES	DEATHS
ALCORN	8 (+1)
BENTON	7 (+2)
CALHOUN	39 (+3)	2
CHICKASAW	43 (+3)	2
CLAY	25 (+1)	1
ITAWAMBA	21	1
LAFAYETTE	64 (+24)	3
LEE	60(+6)	4
MARSHALL	38 (-1)	2
MONROE	68(+6)	5 (+1)
PONTOTOC	18 (+1)	2
PRENTISS	19 (+3)
TIPPAH	47 (+1)	7
TISHOMINGO	4(+1)
UNION	11 (+2)	1
NE MISS totals	472 (+54)	30 (+1)

STATE TOTALS	4274(+300)	159(+7)

National and Worldwide statistics

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

Total US cases: 741,230 (+28,516)
Total US deaths: 39,103 (+1814)

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

Total worldwide cases: 2,364,642
Total worldwide deaths: 162,525

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.