8,329 new COVID cases, 17 deaths reported Thursday in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (WLOX) - A total of 8,329 new cases and 17 new deaths were reported Thursday across the state of Mississippi, according to the state Department of Health. That total is the number of positive COVID cases from 3pm Tuesday to 3pm Wednesday.

The 17 deaths happened between Jan. 15-19. On the Gulf Coast, only one death in Harrison County was reported during that time.

There were 1,011 new cases reported in the six lower counties of the state. Those cases were in the following counties: Harrison County (431), Jackson County (375), Pearl River County (153), Hancock County (140), Stone County (52), and George County (40).

As of Jan. 19 at 3pm, there have been a total of 673,873 cases and 10,707 deaths reported in Mississippi.

County	# of Confirmed Cases	# of Deaths	# of LTC Cases	# of LTC Deaths
George	6140	80	75	9
Hancock	9955	141	140	22
Harrison	43,863	577	601	81
Jackson	31,821	398	323	41
Pearl River	12,397	248	234	42
Stone	4513	67	99	14

As of Jan. 18, there were 1,461 people hospitalized in Mississippi with confirmed infections. Of those, 288 were in the ICU and 142 were on ventilators.

Mississippi COVID-19 cases and deaths by age through January 19, 2022(MSDH)

Mississippi COVID-19 cases and deaths by age (17 and under)(MSDH)

COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots are available for Mississippians at no cost from MSDH sites around the state, and from local pharmacies and healthcare providers. In all, the Mississippi Department of Health reports that 48% of the state’s residents are fully vaccinated as of Dec. 28. That’s much lower than the national average of vaccinated Americans, which currently sits at 62%. As for booster shots, 29% of Mississippians have received one.

To see the most recent vaccination report from MSDH, click here.

Click here for more information on vaccinations, including where appointments can be made.

Mississippi COVID-19 deaths by vaccination/booster status(MSDH)

A total of 8,460 new cases and 48 new deaths were reported Wednesday across the state of... — A total of 8,460 new cases and 48 new deaths were reported Wednesday across the state of Mississippi, according to the state Department of Health. That total is the number of positive COVID cases from 3pm Monday to 3pm Tuesday.(MSDH)

Anyone wanting to be tested for COVID-19 can complete a pre-screening by calling one of the following hotlines:

Memorial Hospital Coronavirus Hotline: 228-867-5000
Singing River Health System Coronavirus Hotline: 228-809-5000
MS Dept. of Health Coronavirus Hotline: 877-978-6453.

In order to determine the presumed number of people who have recovered from the virus, state health officials say the patient must meet one of two criteria. For patients who were NOT hospitalized, they are considered recovered if they have not tested positive for the virus after 14 days. For patients who were hospitalized or if hospitalization was unknown, they are presumed recovered if it has been 21 days or more since they tested positive.

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