The Mississippi State Department of Health has released their COVID-19 update for Saturday, February 20th, 2021:
Mississippi COVID-19 Update
February 20, 2021
Vaccinations
Canceled appointments today: Many of our vaccination sites are closed today due to weather conditions. Any canceled appointments at these sites will be rescheduled automatically for the same time on a different day. Check for e-mail, text or phone message for your revised appointment. For details, see MSDH Closures for Saturday
Eligibility: Adults 65 and over, and those ages 18-64 with certain chronic health conditions are now eligible for vaccination in addition to healthcare personnel and EMTs/paramedics.
Positive test results reported to MSDH as of 3 p.m. yesterday. Tests may have been made during the past week, and represent individuals who became ill a week ago or more. Repeated tests for the same individual are counted only once.
COVID-19 related deaths reported to MSDH from hospitals, medical examiners and coroners.
4 of these deaths occurred between February 16 and February 19.
15 of these deaths occurred between December 15 and February 13, identified through death certificates.
Long-Term Care Facilities
Active outbreaks: 93
An outbreak is considered any confirmed COVID-19 case among LTC facility residents or employees.
State Totals
Totals of all Mississippi COVID-19 cases and deaths since February 2020.
Total COVID-19 cases: 290,242
Total COVID-19 related deaths: 6,553
Detailed charts and reporting of case data will resume on Tuesday.
What You Can Do
Be tested for COVID-19 if you have symptoms or believe you may have been exposed. See our guide to local testing providers and free testing at http://HealthyMS.com/covid19test
Social distancing is still critical to stop the spread of COVID-19. Keep plenty of distance between yourself and others.
Wearing a mask or face covering can sharply reduce the risk of passing COVID-19 on to others. Wearing a mask is strong recommended whenever you are in public places with others around you.
Most people spreading COVID-19 do not know they are infected.
Remind others that precautions remain essential, and set an example by your actions.
