The Mississippi Department of Health is reporting 1,638 more cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi.
This report brings the state’s total number of cases, since the pandemic began, to 140, 429.� �
Here are the top five counties with the most reported cases:
9,358 DeSoto
9,338 Hinds
6,666 Harrison
5,947 Jackson
5,078 Rankin
With the confirmation of 23 additional deaths, 3,642 Mississippians have passed away from the virus.� Health officials say 17 of those�deaths�occurred on�November 14th and November 19th in the following counties:
| County | Total |
|---|---|
| Attala | 3 |
| Copiah | 1 |
| DeSoto | 2 |
| Hinds | 4 |
| Jackson | 1 |
| Madison | 2 |
| Oktibbehah | 1 |
| Pontotoc | 1 |
| Rankin | 1 |
| Tishomingo | 1 |
Six�COVID-19 related�deaths occurred from October 31st to November 13th, identified from death certificate reports in the following counties.
| County | Total |
|---|---|
| DeSoto | 2 |
| Harrison | 1 |
| Marshall | 2 |
| Sharkey | 1 |
There are currently 170 ongoing outbreaks in long-term care facilities.�
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