Counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in Mississippi
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April 22, 2021
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Counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in Mississippi
The United States by April 21 had reached 569,404 deaths due to COVID-19 and more than 31.9 million cases, according to Johns Hopkins University. Amid the grim numbers come two bright spots: As of Feb. 2, more Americans had been vaccinated for COVID-19 than had been infected; and since then, rolling averages for case counts and deaths have been on the decline.
Stacker compiled a list of the counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in Mississippi using data from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Counties are ranked by the highest infection rate per 100k residents from 4/13/2021 to 4/19/2021. Ties are broken by total new cases.
As has been true throughout America’s COVID-19 history, every state—and even every county—has its own COVID-19 story, driven by local policies and behaviors. Keep reading to see where infection rates are highest in your home state.
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#50. Rankin County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 46 (72 new cases, +29% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 2.1% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,622 (13,388 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.3 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 178 (277 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 4.8%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 2.1% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,622 (13,388 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.3 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 178 (277 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 4.8%
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#49. Copiah County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 46 (13 new cases, -7% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 2.1% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,486 (2,943 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 232 (65 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 11.1%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 2.1% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,486 (2,943 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 232 (65 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 11.1%
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#48. Sharkey County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 46 (2 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 2.1% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,525 (498 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 393 (17 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 0.0%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 2.1% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,525 (498 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 393 (17 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 0.0%
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#47. Itawamba County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 47 (11 new cases, +38% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 0.0% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,736 (2,979 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.3 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 329 (77 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 0.0%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 0.0% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,736 (2,979 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.3 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 329 (77 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 0.0%
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#46. Clay County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 47 (9 new cases, +200% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 0.0% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,490 (1,833 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 280 (54 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.5%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 0.0% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,490 (1,833 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 280 (54 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.5%
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#45. Holmes County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 47 (8 new cases, +14% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 0.0% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,005 (1,872 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.9 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 423 (72 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.1%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 0.0% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,005 (1,872 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.9 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 423 (72 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.1%
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#44. Lee County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 48 (41 new cases, +37% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 2.1% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,588 (9,900 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.2 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 199 (170 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 4.4%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 2.1% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,588 (9,900 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.2 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 199 (170 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 4.4%
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#43. Jackson County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 49 (70 new cases, +56% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 4.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,170 (13,169 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 169 (243 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 4.3%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 4.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,170 (13,169 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 169 (243 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 4.3%
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#42. Pearl River County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 49 (27 new cases, +8% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 4.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,008 (4,447 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.4 (3 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 256 (142 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 1.6%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 4.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,008 (4,447 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.4 (3 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 256 (142 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 1.6%
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#41. Union County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 49 (14 new cases, -22% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 4.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 14,059 (4,051 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 260 (75 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 4.7%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 4.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 14,059 (4,051 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 260 (75 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 4.7%
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#40. George County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 49 (12 new cases, +20% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 4.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,755 (2,390 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 192 (47 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 0.0%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 4.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,755 (2,390 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 192 (47 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 0.0%
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#39. Harrison County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 50 (103 new cases, +37% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 6.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,456 (17,596 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.5 (1 new deaths, -67% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 146 (303 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.5%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 6.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,456 (17,596 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.5 (1 new deaths, -67% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 146 (303 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.5%
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#38. Scott County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 50 (14 new cases, -26% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 6.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,090 (3,119 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.6 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 260 (73 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.0%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 6.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,090 (3,119 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.6 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 260 (73 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.0%
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#37. Coahoma County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 50 (11 new cases, +38% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 6.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,140 (2,907 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 9.0 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 357 (79 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.7%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 6.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,140 (2,907 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 9.0 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 357 (79 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.7%
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#36. Humphreys County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 50 (4 new cases, +300% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 6.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,744 (947 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 397 (32 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.6%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 6.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,744 (947 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 397 (32 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.6%
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#35. Kemper County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 51 (5 new cases, +67% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 8.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,823 (957 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 20.5 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 287 (28 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 0.0%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 8.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,823 (957 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 20.5 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 287 (28 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 0.0%
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#34. Tishomingo County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 52 (10 new cases, +233% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 10.6% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,505 (2,230 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 346 (67 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 0.0%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 10.6% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,505 (2,230 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 346 (67 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 0.0%
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#33. Webster County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 52 (5 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 10.6% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,756 (1,139 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 330 (32 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.7%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 10.6% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,756 (1,139 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 330 (32 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.7%
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#32. Oktibbeha County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 56 (28 new cases, +87% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 19.1% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,236 (4,580 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 196 (97 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.2%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 19.1% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,236 (4,580 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 196 (97 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.2%
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#31. Panola County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 56 (19 new cases, +27% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 19.1% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,047 (4,461 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 301 (103 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.0%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 19.1% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,047 (4,461 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 301 (103 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.0%
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#30. Leake County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 57 (13 new cases, +62% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 21.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,516 (2,624 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 320 (73 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 8.5%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 21.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,516 (2,624 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 320 (73 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 8.5%
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#29. Lauderdale County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 58 (43 new cases, -37% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 23.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,756 (7,232 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 320 (237 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.2%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 23.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,756 (7,232 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 320 (237 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.2%
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#28. Chickasaw County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 58 (10 new cases, +400% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 23.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,033 (2,058 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 333 (57 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 0.0%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 23.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,033 (2,058 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 333 (57 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 0.0%
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#27. Tallahatchie County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 58 (8 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 23.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,767 (1,763 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 290 (40 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 13.0%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 23.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,767 (1,763 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 290 (40 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 13.0%
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#26. Lincoln County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 61 (21 new cases, +110% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 29.8% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,396 (3,892 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.9 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 319 (109 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 2.4%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 29.8% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,396 (3,892 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.9 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 319 (109 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 2.4%
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#25. Lamar County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 62 (39 new cases, +30% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 31.9% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,703 (6,146 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.6 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 134 (85 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 1.7%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 31.9% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,703 (6,146 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.6 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 134 (85 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 1.7%
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#24. Newton County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 62 (13 new cases, +8% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 31.9% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,709 (2,461 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 9.5 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 290 (61 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.1%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 31.9% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,709 (2,461 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 9.5 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 290 (61 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.1%
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#23. Warren County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 64 (29 new cases, +107% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 36.2% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,497 (4,310 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.2 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 262 (119 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 1.1%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 36.2% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,497 (4,310 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.2 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 262 (119 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 1.1%
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#22. Madison County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 65 (69 new cases, +73% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 38.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,377 (9,965 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.9 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 199 (212 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.1%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 38.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,377 (9,965 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.9 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 199 (212 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.1%
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#21. Noxubee County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 67 (7 new cases, +75% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 42.6% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,153 (1,266 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 9.6 (1 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 326 (34 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 0.0%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 42.6% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,153 (1,266 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 9.6 (1 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 326 (34 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 0.0%
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#20. Smith County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 69 (11 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 46.8% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,034 (1,597 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 214 (34 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.0%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 46.8% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,034 (1,597 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 214 (34 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.0%
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#19. Lowndes County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 70 (41 new cases, +37% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 48.9% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,762 (6,306 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 246 (144 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.3%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 48.9% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,762 (6,306 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 246 (144 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.3%
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#18. Wilkinson County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 70 (6 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 48.9% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,567 (653 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 23.2 (2 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 336 (29 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 0.0%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 48.9% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,567 (653 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 23.2 (2 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 336 (29 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 0.0%
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#17. Neshoba County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 72 (21 new cases, +11% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 53.2% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,768 (4,009 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 604 (176 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 1.5%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 53.2% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,768 (4,009 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 604 (176 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 1.5%
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#16. Amite County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 73 (9 new cases, -40% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 55.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,840 (1,210 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 333 (41 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 13.6%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 55.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,840 (1,210 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 333 (41 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 13.6%
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#15. Clarke County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 84 (13 new cases, +44% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 78.7% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,460 (1,781 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 6.4 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 495 (77 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.0%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 78.7% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,460 (1,781 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 6.4 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 495 (77 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.0%
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#14. Marshall County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 85 (30 new cases, +20% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 80.9% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,192 (4,303 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 8.5 (3 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 292 (103 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.3%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 80.9% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,192 (4,303 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 8.5 (3 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 292 (103 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.3%
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#13. Lafayette County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 98 (53 new cases, +10% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 108.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,257 (6,081 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.9 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 218 (118 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 2.1%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 108.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,257 (6,081 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.9 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 218 (118 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 2.1%
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#12. Alcorn County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 103 (38 new cases, +245% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 119.1% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,159 (3,015 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.4 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 179 (66 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.6%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 119.1% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,159 (3,015 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.4 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 179 (66 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.6%
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#11. Tunica County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 104 (10 new cases, +400% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 121.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,745 (1,035 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 260 (25 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 0.0%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 121.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,745 (1,035 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 260 (25 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 0.0%
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#10. Sunflower County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 108 (27 new cases, +145% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 129.8% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,222 (3,320 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.0 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 358 (90 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.1%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 129.8% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,222 (3,320 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.0 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 358 (90 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.1%
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#9. Tate County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 113 (32 new cases, +39% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 140.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,507 (3,259 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 10.6 (3 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 297 (84 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.0%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 140.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,507 (3,259 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 10.6 (3 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 297 (84 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.0%
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#8. Simpson County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 113 (30 new cases, +275% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 140.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,894 (2,904 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 7.5 (2 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 323 (86 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 13.0%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 140.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,894 (2,904 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 7.5 (2 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 323 (86 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 13.0%
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#7. Pike County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 115 (45 new cases, +61% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 144.7% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,211 (3,226 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.5 (1 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 267 (105 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.7%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 144.7% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,211 (3,226 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.5 (1 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 267 (105 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.7%
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#6. Grenada County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 116 (24 new cases, +60% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 146.8% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,395 (2,573 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 14.5 (3 new deaths, +50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 409 (85 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 8.7%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 146.8% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,395 (2,573 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 14.5 (3 new deaths, +50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 409 (85 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 8.7%
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#5. Yalobusha County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 116 (14 new cases, -18% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 146.8% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,231 (1,602 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 297 (36 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 10.7%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 146.8% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,231 (1,602 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 297 (36 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 10.7%
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#4. DeSoto County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 119 (221 new cases, +51% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 153.2% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,357 (21,005 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.1 (2 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 135 (250 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.9%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 153.2% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,357 (21,005 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.1 (2 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 135 (250 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.9%
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#3. Franklin County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 156 (12 new cases, +33% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 231.9% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,774 (831 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 298 (23 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 14.0%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 231.9% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,774 (831 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 298 (23 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 14.0%
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#2. Calhoun County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 181 (26 new cases, +420% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 285.1% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,545 (1,658 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 13.9 (2 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 223 (32 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.7%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 285.1% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,545 (1,658 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 13.9 (2 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 223 (32 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.7%
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#1. Choctaw County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 195 (16 new cases, +433% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 314.9% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,062 (744 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 207 (17 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.9%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Mississippi: 314.9% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,062 (744 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 207 (17 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.9%
