MS Covid-19 update 12APR20:

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 12, 2020:

This morning MS State Department of Health is reporting 139 new positive cases of Covid-19 and 3 additional deaths. This brings the Mississippi totals to 2781 cases with a total of 96 deaths since reporting began on March 11, 2020. The state’s rate of hospitalized cases is at 29%.

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 18 new positive Covid-19 cases in 8 counties. There was 1 additional deaths in Lee County, bringing the total to 19 recorded deaths in NE Mississippi.

Northeast MS	CASES	DEATHS
ALCORN	7
BENTON	5
CALHOUN	18 (+4)
CHICKASAW	24 (+2)	2
CLAY	18 (+1)
ITAWAMBA	9
LAFAYETTE	29	1
LEE	43 (+1)	4 (+1)
MARSHALL	33 (+3)	2
MONROE	36 (+5)	2
PONTOTOC	15 (+1)	1
PRENTISS	13 (+1)
TIPPAH	43	6
TISHOMINGO	2
UNION	7	1
NE MISS totals	303 (+18)	19 (+1)

STATE TOTALS	2781 (+136)	96(+3)

National and Worldwide statistics

Nationwide Covid-19 statistics reported by WorldOMeter at about 10:00 AM, April 12. Stats indicate totals at specified time fir today and changes in totals since our report yesterday.

Total US cases: 535,591 (+29,588)
Total US deaths: 21,409 (+1743)

Worldwide Covid-19 statistics reported by WorldOMeter at about 10:00 AM, April 12.

Total worldwide cases: 1,810,738
Total worldwide deaths: 112,168

MSDH REMINDER: 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.

MORE: 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