MS Covid-19 update 25APR20: MS cases, deaths rise more than yesterday

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 25, 2020:
The MSDH is reporting 284 new positive cases of Covid-19 and 12 additional deaths. This brings the state’s totals since reporting began on March 11, 2020, to 5718 cases and 221 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 23 new positive Covid-19 cases in 9 counties. There were 2 additional deaths in NE Miss; the area’s total stands at 40 deaths from coronavirus 12 counties. 25% of Northeast Mississippi positive coronavirus cases are in nursing homes in 9 counties.

Northeast MS	CASES	DEATHS
ALCORN	9
BENTON	9
CALHOUN	48 (+2)	3
CHICKASAW	56 (+3)	4
CLAY	32 (+3)	2
ITAWAMBA	33 (+1)	1
LAFAYETTE	87(+4)	3
LEE	72 (+2)	5 (+1)
MARSHALL	41(+1)	2
MONROE	123 (+6)	9
PONTOTOC	18	2
PRENTISS	29	1 (+1)
TIPPAH	51 (+1)	7
TISHOMINGO	7
UNION	14	1
NE MISS totals	616 (+23)	40 (+2)

STATE TOTALS	5718(+284)	221(+12)

National and Worldwide statistics

Nationwide Covid-19 statistics reported by WorldOMeter at about 10:00 AM, April 25. Stats indicate totals at specified time for today and changes in totals since our report yesterday.

Total US cases: 929,637 (+35,162)
Total US deaths: 52,838 (+1899)

Worldwide Covid-19 statistics reported by WorldOMeter at about 10:00 AM, April 25.

Total worldwide cases: 2867,984
Total worldwide deaths: 200,430

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