COVID-19 in Mississippi: 143,879 cases, 3,676 deaths reported by health dept.
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The number of presumed positive coronavirus cases in Mississippi is now at 143,879. The Mississippi State Department of Health confirmed 699 new cases, zero new deaths and 172 outbreaks at long-term care facilities Monday.
So far, 3,676 people have died from COVID-19 in Mississippi.
The number of tests administered in the state totals 1,287,816 as of November 21. This includes MSDH Public Health Laboratory tests and other providers.
An estimated 121,637 people have recovered from the virus.
Click here for county-by-county totals.
Here is a look at the numbers from east central Mississippi counties:
| County | Cases | Deaths | LTC Facility Cases | LTC Facility Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke | 882 | 53 | 93 | 27 |
| Kemper | 408 | 15 | 41 | 9 |
| Lauderdale | 3343 | 142 | 321 | 77 |
| Neshoba | 2171 | 113 | 150 | 40 |
| Newton | 1028 | 29 | 44 | 10 |
| Wayne | 1157 | 22 | 59 | 10 |
MSDH has a hotline open 24 hours, 7 days a week for any coronavirus-related questions: 877-978-6453.
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