Governor Reeves implementing additional distancing measures for seven counties

Governor Reeves issues additional social distancing guidelines for seven counties to protect public health.

If possible.- today governor reeves issued- additional social distancing- guidelines for seven counties t- protect public health.- the governor looks to limit - those counties identified as- hotspots within our state, from- spreading the virus around the- communities and protect the - health of all mississippians.

- consulting with dr. thomas dobb- and other state health- officials,- seven counties were identified- as localized regions at a - higher risk for transmission: - attala, leake, scott, jasper, - neshoba, newton, and lauderdale- counties.

- the governor signed a new - executive order today - establishing additional - restrictions for those seven- counties to slow the spread of- covid-19.

- this follows the state's- "identify and isolate" strateg to- implement surgical measures - while continuing to - flatten the curve.- - "as examples of some of the mos high- impact requirements it requires- all businesses to screen- employees for - sickness face coverings should- be worn by all employees and- businesses where- - - - you're not able to socially - distance by 6 feet apart from - your colleagues customers - of all retail shops are require- to wear face coverings in those- counties and masks- are required at all outdoor - public events like flea market- or live auctions " - - - govenor reeves said what their- seeing in some counties is- completely different than what'- being seen in those -