JSU and Jackson community in conversation with Dr. Dobbs on COVID-19 vaccination readiness JSU and Jackson community in conversation with Dr. Dobbs on COVID-19 vaccination readiness Dobbs More than 238 Jackson State University and Jackson citizens participated in a virtual conversation on COVID-19 vaccination readiness with Dr. Thomas Dobbs, State Health Officer, on Tuesday, December 22. Dobbs told participants that coronavirus is a virus that thrives on social interaction. It sees people, but they don’t see it. Mississippians should not lose sight that anyone with whom they come in contact could have COVID-19. Hence, getting vaccinated is important for individual and community health.