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For two years, Mississippi health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs has been the face of COVID-19 response in the state. In just a few months, he will retire.
The extension will allow COVID-19 response across the state to continue.
State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs infers the recent surge will likely result in 500 new hospitalizations with an ICU wait list as bed availability is currently zero.
Updated: 7:30 AM CDT May 20, 2021 All week, we've been Getting the Facts on the Vax for you.Mississippi Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs is helping us separate fact from fiction to get you legitimate information. Thursday's question is, "Is it OK to donate blood after getting vaccinated?""Yes, absolutely. Please, it is perfectly good to give blood and certainly something that is a vital resource to those that are severely ill, so we would encourage people to still give blood," Dobbs said.Wednesday's question: Why do I need to wait to get a mammogram after getting the shot?Tuesday's q...
Dr. Thomas Dobbs warns Mississippi about rise in new cases and hospitalizations Share Updated: 10:03 PM CDT Apr 18, 2021 Share Updated: 10:03 PM CDT Apr 18, 2021 Mississippi's leading health official, Dr. Thomas Dobbs, posted on social media Sunday warning of a rise in new cases and hospitalizations per week.32.5 percent of the population is fully vaccinated, but there is still a long way to go before we reach herd immunity."I have received the first shot and I’m planning on getting the second shot this week," said Cassidy Smith.Smith joins the millions of Americans w...