MS Covid-19 update 27APR20: though slowing, MS passes 6000 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.

NEMiss.news to begin weekly summary reports of Covid-19 activity

With national and statewide statistics beginning to decrease, NEMiss.news will begin reporting a weekly summary.  Today will be the last report highlighting a single day’s reports. Beginning next Monday, May 4th,  weekly reporting will serve to highlight trends, both in our local area and statewide.

Readers are urged to maintain awareness of the pandemic’s trends in their area. As Mississippi begins to move toward normalization, continue with protection from exposure to Covid-19 for as long as it is active in the community to any degree.

Mississippi statistics

Reported April 27, 2020:

Today MSDH is reporting 183 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 2 new deaths.  Mississippi’s total COVID-19 cases since March 11 now stands at 6094 with 229 deaths.

• The number of Mississippians currently hospitalized with confirmed COVID-19 infection fell to 373 on April 26.
• 142 of those hospitalized were in ICU units, with 71 reportedly on ventilators
  • Highest reported ICU usage was April 8, 2020 with 210 patients; 123 of them were on ventilators.

Northeast MS statistics by county as of April 26, 2020

Northeast MS reported 26 new positive Covid-19 cases in 5 counties. There was 1 additional death in NE Miss. However, because Lee County has adjusted its Covid-19 deaths downward by one, the area’s total  still stands at 41 deaths in 12 counties.

About Northeast MS long term/residential care facilities:

• 207 (31%) of Northeast Mississippi’s positive coronavirus cases are now known to be in 12 long term/residential care facilities in 8 counties.
• 17 (41.4%) of Northeast Mississippi’s 41 coronavirus deaths have been in 6 (or less) long term/residential care facilities.

National and Worldwide statistics

Nationwide Covid-19 statistics reported by WorldOMeter at about 10:45 AM, April 26. Stats indicate totals at specified time for today and changes in totals since our report yesterday.

• Total US cases:  993,852  (+17,874)
• Total US deaths  56,009   (+1068)

Worldwide Covid-19 statistics reported by WorldOMeter at about 10:45 AM, April 26.

• Total worldwide cases:   3,025,732
• Total worldwide deaths:  209,001

Mississippi State Department of Health information:

The MSDH website is now carrying more information on cases by race and by underlying health condition such as hypertension, heart disease and diabetes.

• 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