Welcome to Mississippi Today’s COVID-19 Resource Portal:
We at Mississippi Today want to give our readers the resources needed to navigate the ever-changing situation surrounding COVID-19. Please use and share the resources on this page to become better informed Mississippians.
This page includes all of Mississippi Today’s coverage of the coronavirus in Mississippi, a map of confirmed cases across the state and a timeline of what’s happened so far.
MAP: Where Mississippians can get the COVID-19 vaccine
Here’s a map of where COVID-19 vaccines are being offered in Mississippi. The map includes health department sites and private providers.
Follow Mississippi’s Cases & Vaccines
Latest Covid-19 News
Mississippians ages 50+ now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Mississippians ages 50 and older are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations.
COVID-19 CASES and VACCINES IN MISSISSIPPI
Last updated: March 7, 2021
260
new cases of the coronavirus and a total of 297,581 cases in Mississippi.
3
new deaths reported and a total of 6,808 deaths in Mississippi.
997,215
doses of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines distributed in Mississippi.
View all of our COVID-19 case data here.
All data and information reported by the Mississippi State Department of Health as of 6 p.m. yesterday
Frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines in Mississippi
Where can you get the COVID-19 vaccine in Mississippi? When will you be eligible? Here are answers several key COVID-19 vaccine questions.
Our latest coverage of the coronavirus in Mississippi:
Gov. Tate Reeves ditches mask mandates, COVID-related business restrictions
Gov. Tate Reeves is lifting all state-imposed mask mandates across Mississippi and removing COVID-19 related restrictions on business operations.
Mississippi will receive shipments of newly approved COVID-19 vaccine this week
Mississippi will receive 24,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine this week.
Tell us your COVID-19 vaccine stories
We want to share the experiences of Mississippians getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Whether you’ve already received both doses or are still trying to book an appointment, this form is for you.
Mississippi teachers, first responders eligible for COVID-19 vaccines on March 1
The expanded eligibility includes tens of thousands of Mississippians, who can begin scheduling vaccine appointments beginning today.
Faster-spreading COVID-19 variant found in Mississippi
A more contagious variant of COVID-19 which originated in the United Kingdom has been identified in Mississippi, officials confirmed Monday.
‘We’re failing minority communities’: Why Black Mississippians are receiving fewer COVID-19 vaccines than white Mississippians
Just 19% of total COVID-19 vaccines in Mississippi have gone to Black residents, who make up 38% of the state’s total population.
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COVID-19 Cases: The Data
Cases by County | New Cases | School Cases | Hospitalizations | Testing Data
U.S. COVID Map | Illness Onset | Demographics | Positivity Rate
Cases by County
New Cases
School Cases
Hospitalizations
Testing Data
U.S. COVID Map
Illness Onset
Demographics
Positivity Rate
Weekly Updates and Resources
Weekly update: How many students and teachers have tested positive for COVID-19 in your school?
Weekly updates on coronavirus cases in Mississippi’s public and private schools.
COVID-19 and unemployment in Mississippi: Weekly updates
Since COVID-19 hit Mississippi, unemployment claims have spiked across the state. Each Thursday Mississippi Today will publish data updates on state’s unemployment claims.
How can Mississippians receive rental assistance to avoid eviction?
In Mississippi, the program to prevent homelessness during the pandemic is called the Rental Assistance Mississippi Program. View a map of where rental assistance is available across the state.