COVID-19 Prevention, Safety and Treatment

Fundamental steps to help control the spread of COVID-19 in Mississippi.

Treatment

If you test positive for COVID-19 and may be at higher risk for severe illness, ask your doctor about treatment to prevent serious illness and hospitalization.

• More about treatment options for COVID-19

COVID-19 Prevention

• Personal protection
• Businesses, school and community
• K-12 schools
• Long-term care facilities
• Prevention for special populations (Evusheld)

Vaccinations and Boosters

Vaccinations and boosters are widely available from MSDH county health departments as well as from local healthcare providers and pharmacies.

• Full information on COVID-19 vaccinations

Testing

Local healthcare providers are now offering sampling and test services at locations across the state for those with COVID-19 symptoms, including free testing sites from the Mississippi State Department of Health.

• Find COVID-19 testing services near you

Questions and Information: The MSDH Hotline

The MSDH Hotline is available Monday through Friday 8 a.m.–6 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m.–noon at 877-978-6453.