COVID-19 mask distribution successful
Published 12:33 pm Wednesday, June 3, 2020
- The Prentiss Headlight—District 3 Supervisor Demarrio Booth and JDC EMA Director Jocelyn Ragsdale distribute masks Saturday to county citizens. Jefferson Davis County now has 80 confirmed cases of the deadly virus, up from 74 cases last week. There has also been one more death reported in the county, bringing the death total to three.
All 8,350 masks were distributed to residents in Jefferson Davis County over the weekend.
“The numbers are continuing to go up within our state and Jefferson Davis County,” said Jefferson Davis County Emergency Management Director Jocelyn Ragsdale.
“Let’s continue to be safe. Continue to wash hands, refrain from touching face, eyes, nose, mouth and please practice social distancing.”
There are now 80 cases in Jefferson Davis County and three deaths according the Mississippi State Department of Health website Tuesday morning. This is an increase from last week’s numbers of 74 cases and two deaths.
“Shelter-in-place is the only way to halt a spike. Please continue to practice social distancing and protect yourself by wearing a mask and gloves, as well as using hand santizer,” said Ragsdale.
All county offices are now open and fully staffed. Those needing to conduct county business are asked to wear a mask when entering a county building.
If you have been diagnosed with COVID-19, please stay home and avoid contact with others.
