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.
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Latest Covid-19 News
Gov. Tate Reeves extends mask mandate for most of Mississippi
Gov. Reeves also extended the requirement that masks be worn statewide on school grounds and limits on crowd sizes at various gatherings.
COVID-19 CASES and VACCINES IN MISSISSIPPI
Last updated: January 15, 2020
2,342
new cases of the coronavirus on Jan. 5 and a total of 248,189 cases in Mississippi.
55
new deaths reported Jan. 4 and a total of 5,411 deaths in Mississippi.
264,650
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
Our latest coverage of the coronavirus in Mississippi:
Health department clarifies vaccine supply, new appointments available Jan. 25
The state health department said it received additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, which will be go towards already booked appointments. The department also anticipates new appointments will be available the week of Jan. 25.
Mississippi health officer: January will likely be state’s worst month for COVID-19 deaths
January’s deaths through the first 14 days of the month make up 10% of the state’s total COVID deaths of the pandemic.
State Health Department announces all of its vaccine appointments are booked
The Mississippi Department of Health announced Wednesday that all of its COVID vaccination appointments are booked, but it hopes to receive additional shipments next month.
COVID-19 vaccines extended to Mississippians 65+ and those with pre-existing conditions
The number of COVID-19 vaccines administered has recently risen, but Black Mississippians have received just 16% of doses.
COVID-19 cases: Mississippi reports 2,342 new cases
Keep up with daily case numbers and view interactive charts describing the trends around the coronavirus 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.
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COVID-19 Cases: The Data
Cases by County | New Cases | School Cases | Hospitalizations | Testing 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.
