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 in Mississippi. 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, daily case updates, our new Vaccine Guide and more.
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 COVID-19 Cases & Vaccines
Latest Covid-19 News
Back to masking: CDC recommends even the vaccinated should wear masks in public indoor spaces
Vaccinated individuals in areas with high caseloads should wear a mask in public indoor spaces, according to new recommendations from the CDC issued Tuesday.
COVID-19 CASES and VACCINES IN MISSISSIPPI
Last updated: July 28, 2021
1,875
new cases of the coronavirus and a total of 339,954 cases in Mississippi.
6
new deaths reported and a total of 7,529 deaths in Mississippi.
34%
of total population fully vaccinated.
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
COVID-19 in Mississippi Vaccine Guide
Your complete guide to the COVID-19 vaccine, including locations, maps, latest news and FAQ about COVID-19 vaccines in Mississippi.
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:
Other governors use bully pulpits, incentives to urge vaccination. Where’s Gov. Reeves?
Many governors are using their voices and influence to urge residents to get inoculated and dispel vaccine misinformation. Not Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves.
Mississippi Department of Corrections cancels prison visitation to prevent spread of COVID
Mississippi Department of Corrections has suspended visitation in its prisons in an effort to protect them from the COVID-19 Delta variant.
Teachers union calls on Reeves to mandate masks in schools
The state’s teachers union is calling on Gov. Tate Reeves to mandate masks in schools in the fall.
‘It’s not an individual decision’: Parents sound off on mask, vaccine requirements in schools
With schools set to reopen next month in-person, parents have concerns what safety precautions school districts will require.
As Delta variant spreads across Mississippi, COVID-19 outbreak reported at Raymond detention facilities
As the Delta variant continues to spread, a Hinds County detention facility is experiencing a COVID outbreak among detained people and staff.
Delta variant now responsible for all new COVID cases, Dobbs says
State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs said the Delta variant has created a “perfect storm” for explosion in cases.
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COVID-19 Cases: The Data
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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.