COVID-19 cases in the state are rising at an accelerating rate, along with outbreaks in long-term care facilities. It’s important to know the level of COVID-19 activity in your community and appropriate safety measures to take.
You can check your county’s current safety recommendations at https://msdh.ms.gov/countycheck.
• Three Mississippi counties are currently designated as having High community levels of COVID-19: Benton, DeSoto and Tunica. Residents of these counties are being advised by the CDC to wear a mask in public places and on public transportation to reduce disease transmission.
• Residents of 15 more counties are advised to wear a mask in public places if they are at high risk for more serious illness from COVID-19. Check your county at https://msdh.ms.gov/countycheck
All Mississippians should stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, and get tested if you have symptoms of COVID-19.
MORE: You can find daily COVID-19 updates for Mississippi and full information on free testing, vaccinations and boosters at https://msdh.ms.gov/covid19
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