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COVID-19 Tips, Resources and Relief Efforts
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COVID-19 Cases in MississippiAs of Thursday, September 10, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reported 517 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases in our state to 88,322 and the total number of deaths to 2,656. According to MSDH, mask mandates and social distancing guidelines played a significant role in driving our state case numbers down over the last few weeks. To keep the momentum going, State Health Officer, Dr. Thomas Dobbs, will host an hour-long discussion with the general public via Facebook Live at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15. Mississippians can submit COVID-19 questions or concerns to web@HealthyMS.com. Anyone submitting a question is asked to include “DOBBS” in the subject line of the email. All submissions must be received by noon on Monday, September 14. |
Free COVID-19 Testing Now Available
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COVID-19 Safety & ElectionsState and local election officials are constantly brainstorming ways to help uphold the integrity of our elections while focusing on the wellbeing of our citizens. To ensure voting in person on Election Day is as safe and secure as possible, The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office is providing the following to every county in the state:
During the 2020 legislative session, state legislature passed House Bill 1789, which allows for at least one additional poll manager in each polling place to be hired specifically to sanitize the polling place and assist with social distancing safety protocols. Individual counties may purchase additional supplies and sanitizing equipment to protect both election officials and voters, such as sneeze guards/protective barriers, and other items deemed essential by the county. Click here to read more information regarding COVID-19 and elections. |
Deadline Approaching for Back to Business MS Grant ProgramThe deadline for the Back to Business Mississippi Grant Program is quickly approaching. Eligible businesses must apply for grants through the Back to Business Mississippi Grant Program website before the Tuesday, September 15 deadline. The program provides grants between $1,500 and $25,000 to help businesses recover from the economic impact of COVID-19, including operating expenses and salaries. To be eligible for the grant, a business must be in good standing with the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office as of March 1, 2020. There is no fee to submit an application, and the program will not ask for credit card information. For assistance with your application, call 1-800-462-9980 or 601-228-1774. Click here to read the eligibility requirements.
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Executive Orders
| Executive Order 1520 | Executive Order 1520 expands the allowed attendance at all K-12 extracurricular activities to no more than 25 percent of the maximum capacity allowed at the venue. |
| Executive Order 1519 | Executive Order 1519 issues social distancing measures for college and university outdoor stadiums, as well as game day events. |
| Executive Order 1518 | Executive Order 1518 allows attendance at K-12 outdoor and indoor organized extracurricular events with limitations to follow. |
Click here to view all Executive Orders.
Emergency Contact Information
| Office of the Governor of Mississippi Tate Reeves |
(601) 359-3150 governor@govreeves.ms.gov |
| Mississippi State Department of Health | (877) 978-6453 |
Mississippi Emergency Management Agency |
(601) 933-6362 |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | (800) 232-4636 |
| Mississippi Department of Employment Security | (601) 855-3133
1-888-844-3577 (toll-free) 1-888-772-0061 (toll-free)
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