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Mississippi gets statewide mask mandate, some school delays

Reeves is delaying the start of school for grades 7-12 in eight counties with more than 200 cases and 500 cases per 100,000 residents.

JACKSON, Miss — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says he's setting a statewide order for people to wear masks in public amid a recent surge in cases of the new coronavirus. 

The Republican is also delaying the start of the school year for upper grades in eight counties that are hard-hit by COVID-19. 

Reeves also says Tuesday that he's ordering all adults and students to wear masks in schools, unless there's a medical reason that prevents them from doing so. 

He is delaying the start of school for grades 7-12 in eight counties with more than 200 cases and 500 cases per 100,000 residents. The counties are Bolivar, Coahoma, Forrest, George, Hinds, Panola, Sunflower and Washington.

LIVE: Governor Tate Reeves

After reviewing every school’s reopening plans, I am issuing an executive order delaying the start of some 7th-12th schools in hot spots. We are requiring masks in schools for teachers and students. We are also requiring masks at public gatherings statewide for two weeks—in a push to allow schools to safely reopen.

Posted by Tate Reeves on Tuesday, August 4, 2020

    

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