MS Covid-19 update 26APR20: MS nearing 6000 cases mark

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 26, 2020:

Today MSDH is reporting 193 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and six new deaths. Mississippi’s total COVID-19 cases since March 11 now stands at 5,911, with 227 deaths.

The number of Mississippians currently hospitalized with confirmed COVID-19 infection has fallen to 397. However 146 of those hospitalized are in ICU units, with 67 reportedly on ventilators; this is down from 152 in ICU, 78 on ventilators on April 24th.

Thirty-eight (19.6%) of these new cases were among residents 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 23 new positive Covid-19 cases in 8 counties. There was 1 additional death in NE Miss; the area’s total stands at 41 deaths from coronavirus 12 counties. 175 (27%) of Northeast Mississippi’s positive coronavirus cases are in nursing homes in 10 counties.

Northeast MS	CASES	DEATHS
ALCORN	9
BENTON	9
CALHOUN	50 (+2)	3
CHICKASAW	63 (+7)	5 (+1)
CLAY	31 (-1)	2
ITAWAMBA	37 (+4)	1
LAFAYETTE	88(+1)	3
LEE	72	5
MARSHALL	41	2
MONROE	134 (+11)	9
PONTOTOC	18	2
PRENTISS	30 (+1)	1
TIPPAH	52 (+1)	7
TISHOMINGO	7
UNION	15 (+1)	1
NE MISS totals	644 (+28)	41 (+1)

STATE TOTALS	5911(+193)	227(+6)

National and Worldwide statistics

Nationwide Covid-19 statistics reported by WorldOMeter at about 11:30 AM, April 26. Stats indicate totals at specified time for today and changes in totals since our report yesterday.

Total US cases: 975,978 (+46,291)
Total US deaths 54,941 (+2103)

Worldwide Covid-19 statistics reported by WorldOMeter at about 11:30 AM, April 26.

Total worldwide cases: 2,971,533
Total worldwide deaths: 205,929

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

Recovered Cases: 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