Mississippi Chief Medical Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs has issued an executive order requiring home isolation on first knowledge of a positive COVID-19 test in the state.
Dobbs’ order requires infected Mississippians to isolate for a 10-day period. There are also provisions for fines and possible jail time for refusal to do so.
The action comes as Mississippi recorded another 5,048 cases of COVID-19 in the state and an additional 54 deaths. DeSoto County has reported 25,652 cases, 296 deaths. One additional death was reported in DeSoto County from between Aug. 8-19 and the county Friday reported 182 new COVID-19 cases.
Today MSDH is reporting 5,048 more cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi, 54 deaths, and 172 ongoing outbreaks in long-term care facilities. State #covid19 totals: 406,249 cases, 7,991 deaths, and 1,099,899 persons fully vaccinated. Full information: https://t.co/YCv9xPyJDkpic.twitter.com/MW2mW6RZMV
Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates and high school football play-by-play on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.
