The University of Mississippi Medical Center began performing in-house testing for COVID-19 Thursday, providing a major boost in the state’s ability to manage the pandemic. Donna Schaferkotter, medical laboratory scientist at UMMC, prepares samples for COVID-19 testing. The Medical Center … Continued
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act has been sent to President Trump’s desk. A day after the $2 trillion economic stimulus package – the largest in U.S. history – was unanimously passed by the Senate, the House … Continued
By Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson With so much uncertainty surrounding our country, one constant is the need for adequate federal funding and representation in Washington, D.C. Our founding fathers knew the importance of accurate representation in congress and … Continued
According to the Mississippi State Health Department website, the total number of Coronavirus cases now stands at 579 – 94 new cases from yesterday. A Tippah County and Harrison County death has brought the death number up to 8. No information … Continued
The number for unemployment initial claims in the week ending March 21st was 3,283,000. That’s 282,000 more just from the week before across the US. This rise is seen because of the COVID-19 outbreak going on across the world, with … Continued
(Information provided by the Mississippi Department of Revenue) The Mississippi Department of Revenue is aware of the new pressures on the business community and state governments in responding to the COVID 19 pandemic. We are committed to doing what we … Continued
Another disaster request has been approved for small businesses in Mississippi. A statewide request was recently approved amid the coronavirus pandemic, but the latest declaration is in response to the February flooding of the Pearl River. Following the devastating flood … Continued
The Mississippi Board of Nursing is enacting a temporary disaster permit to assist in the current healthcare needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This new guideline will allow retired nurses, recent nursing school graduates and other eligible nursing applicants to … Continued
Governor Tate Reeves issued a supplement to his latest executive order to clarify and provide direction for leaders across the state to protect the health and well-being of Mississippians during the outbreak of COVID-19. “Consulting with our state’s health experts, … Continued
The 2020 legislative session in Mississippi will not be reconvening on April 1. When the legislature adjourned for an extended recess on March 18, state leaders announced that the target date to resume the session was April 1 but that … Continued