MS Covid-19 update 20APR20: MS 18th in deaths per million
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 20, 2020:
The MSDH is reporting 238 new positive cases of Covid-19 and 10 additional deaths. This brings the state’s totals since reporting began on March 11, 2020, to 4512 cases and 169 deaths. The hospitalization rate dropped to 27%.
As of 10:30 this morning (April 20), Mississippi, with 57 deaths per million population, is number 18 in the US. The 17 states above Mississippi range upward to New Jersey 473 per million and New York at 957 deaths per million. (source: WorldOmeter)
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 31 new positive Covid-19 cases in 19 counties. There were 2 additional deaths in NE Miss, bringing the area’s total to 31 deaths from coronavirus 11 counties.
| Northeast MS | CASES | DEATHS |
| ALCORN | 7 (-1) | |
| BENTON | 8 (+1) | |
| CALHOUN | 42 (+3) | 2 |
| CHICKASAW | 45 (+2) | 4 (+2) |
| CLAY | 26 (+1) | 1 |
| ITAWAMBA | 26 (+5) | 1 |
| LAFAYETTE | 67 (+3) | 3 |
| LEE | 63(+3) | 4 |
| MARSHALL | 38 | 2 |
| MONROE | 75 (+7) | 5 |
| PONTOTOC | 18 | 2 |
| PRENTISS | 25 (+6) | |
| TIPPAH | 47 | 7 |
| TISHOMINGO | 4 | |
| UNION | 11 | 1 |
| NE MISS totals | 502 (+31) | 32 (+2) |
| STATE TOTALS | 4512(+238) | 169(+10) |
National and Worldwide statistics (continued below ad)
Nationwide Covid-19 statistics reported by WorldOMeter at about 10:30 AM, April 20. Stats indicate totals at specified time for today and changes in totals since our report yesterday.
- Total US cases: 770,076 (+28,846)
- Total US deaths: 41,316 (+2213)
Worldwide Covid-19 statistics reported by WorldOMeter at about 10:30 AM, April 20.
- Total worldwide cases: 2,443,205
- Total worldwide deaths: 167,953
Mississippi State Department of Health information:
- 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.
- Cloth or other masks are now recommended: for everyone in public places like grocery stores where social distance cannot always be maintained.
- For testing information: https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,21912,420,874.html
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