COVID-19, Testing Sites, Closures and More

On April 24, 2020, Governor Tate Reeves issued the new Executive Order 1477 Safer at Home regarding an update to the COVID-19 shelter in place.

The Internal Revenue Service has released guidance on how to apply for an "Economic Impact Payment"

CLICK HERE for more on what you need to know: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know

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The Mississippi State Department of Health has released a list of statewide testing locations:

Requirements: These providers require that you have symptoms of COVID-19 in order to be tested: a fever of 100.4 or greater and severe cough or chest pain.

Note: This information has been reported to MSDH by individual facilities, who are responsible for its accuracy.

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Governor Tate Reeves declared a State of Emergency, Saturday, March 14, 2020 due to the spread of the Coronavirus, COVID-19. 

As the coronavirus, COVID-19 continues to spread across the country, the Mississippi State Department of Health along with other state agencies and organizations are expanding their list of recommendations to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 here in Mississippi. The MSDH is tracking cases across the state.

STATEWIDE CLOSURES: Statewide Closures 04.06.2020

Resources for Correctional and Detention Facilities: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/correction-detention/

Mississippi Department of Education: MDE Secures Waivers for School Meals Program and Learning-at-Home Resources

(events in red are most recent closures reported to MEMA)

Public Service Commission: 

The Mississippi Public Service Commission is prohibiting utility shutoffs during this state of emergency.

Insurance Information:

Important insurance information regarding COVID-19 can be found her: https://t.co/mpyP4nMfcU?amp=1

Driver's License Stations Closure:

U.S. Small Business Administration: 

U.S. Small Business Administration is offering assistance due to COVID-19.

The Mississippi State Department of Health and CDC Community Recommendations Through March 31, 2020:

• Avoid gatherings of more than 10 people.
• Restrict visitation to long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes.
• Discretionary travel and social visits should be avoided.
• Avoid eating or drinking in restaurants, bars and food courts. Use drive-through, pickup and delivery options.
• If anyone in a household tests positive for the virus, everyone who lives there should stay home.

The Mississippi State Department of Health’s website is a primary resource for information on coronavirus.  If you have additional questions, you are also encouraged to call the MSDH COVID-19 hotline, 877-978-6453.

Even with these new guidelines in place, it is still essential that everyone continues to practice basic preventative measures:

• Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly
• Avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose
• Cover your coughs and sneezes
• Clean surfaces and objects that are touched regularly
• Stay home if you do become sick