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MSDH holds press conference as COVID cases continue to rise

WXXV News 25 July 28, 2021 Cases continue to rise in Mississippi. Today marks the largest increase in positive cases since January 29 th. The increase comes from the delta variant which makes up about 90 percent of all COVID-19 cases. As of today, only 34 percent of the Mississippi population has been vaccinated. Ninety-five percent of the new cases are of unvaccinated individuals with 88 percent of hospitalizations being unvaccinated as well. State epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers says the department is now concerned with rising cases amongst the youth attending school. “Those parents continue mask use for their children, even if it’s not required by your school district. I would certainly use a mask for your children who are not eligible for vaccination. I think that is going to be the best protection.”

MSDH recommends masks indoors for all Mississippians, confirms new child death from COVID

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Adam Robison | BUY AT PHOTOS.DJOURNAL.COM   In this file photo from February 2021, Sherry Cooper, of Oxford, wears a mask while shopping at Reeds Women’s department in Tupelo. TUPELO • Mississippi State Department of Health is now recommending that all Mississippians wear masks in indoor public settings, whether vaccinated or not. Individuals 65 years of age or older and those with chronic medical conditions should avoid all indoor mass gatherings regardless of vaccination status. If a person is exposed to someone with COVID-19, they should be tested three to five days after exposure. If not fully vaccinated, the person should quarantine for at least 10 days. Fully vaccinated individuals are not required to quarantine after being exposed, but should get tested, MSDH said.

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