MS Covid-19 update 22APR20: NE Miss nursing home death rate climbs

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 22, 2020:
The MSDH is reporting 178 new positive cases of Covid-19 and 10 additional deaths. This brings the state’s totals since reporting began on March 11, 2020, to 4894 cases and 193 deaths.

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 10 new positive Covid-19 cases in 7 counties. There were 2 additional deaths in NE Miss, bringing the area’s total to 37 deaths from coronavirus 11 counties.

As of today’s reports, from MDSH: eight nursing homes in Northeast Mississippi have reported 112 cases (20% of regional total positive cases) and 13 deaths (37% of regional total deaths).
All 13 nursing home deaths occurred in 3 nursing homes in Calhoun, Chickasaw and Monroe counties.

Northeast MS	CASES	DEATHS
ALCORN	7
BENTON	8 (-1)
CALHOUN	43 (+1)	2
CHICKASAW	51	4
CLAY	27	2 (+1)
ITAWAMBA	27 (+1)	1
LAFAYETTE	70 (+2)	3
LEE	64	4
MARSHALL	39	2
MONROE	99 (+4)	9 (+1)
PONTOTOC	18	2
PRENTISS	28 (+1)
TIPPAH	49	7
TISHOMINGO	5 (+1)
UNION	12	1
NE MISS totals	547 (+10)	37(+2)

STATE TOTALS	4894(+178)	193(+10)

National and Worldwide statistics

Nationwide Covid-19 statistics reported by WorldOMeter at about 9:00 AM, April 22. Stats indicate totals at specified time for today and changes in totals since our report yesterday.

Total US cases: 820,293 (+1814)
Total US deaths: 45,420 (+1925)

Worldwide Covid-19 statistics reported by WorldOMeter at about 9:00 AM, April 22.

Total worldwide cases: 2,587,562
Total worldwide deaths: 179,985

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