Gov. Tate Reeves has resisted statewide mask mandate despite warnings from health officials and alarming COVID-19 trends

On Aug. 4, Gov. Tate Reeves announced a statewide mask mandate — a policy 34 other states including Alabama, Arkansas and Louisiana had already put in place.At the time, COVID-19 numbers in Mississippi had shown slight improvement after a record peak in late July. To that point, Reeves had resisted pressure to implement the statewide mandate as President Donald Trump and other top Republicans leaders continued to publicly question the effectiveness of mask-wearing.Mississippi Today, Read More.

MS will double COVID vaccine sites after distribution mess, Gov. Reeves vows

Gov. Tate Reeves acknowledged the slow vaccine rollout in Mississippi on Friday and said the state will speed up delivery as elderly residents clamor for shots.Reeves wrote in a series of tweets Friday afternoon: “When we have a problem in Mississippi, my goal is always the same: be honest about it. Try to fix it, not hide it. Keep you up to date.”Sun Herald, Read More.
Where can I get vaccinated? These clinics in Mississippi are offering the COVID-19 vaccine

The Mississippi State Department of Health has of locations where Mississippians 75 years or older can get the vaccine for the coronavirus.The list, which is being updated as more providers are added, shows private clinics offering the vaccine. As of Sunday, about 40 counties had providers on the list. State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs warned that vaccine supplies are limited and might not meet the demand of those scheduling appointments.The Clarion Ledger, Read More.

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