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Governor Reeves extends COVID-related State of Emergency another 30 days

By: Frank Corder - October 12, 2021

There are no lockdowns or statewide mandates in place in Mississippi.

On Monday afternoon, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, in coordination with State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs and MEMA Executive Director Stephen McCraney, announced the extension of the State of Emergency related to COVID-19 for an additional 30 days.

Reeves said in a release that the extension will continue to facilitate the state’s COVID-19 response including expanded access to telemedicine and leaving other response options open.

The release noted that there will be no lockdowns or statewide mandates associated with the SOE extension.

Since the spike in cases due to the Delta variant in late July through early September, the 7-day average case rate has significantly dropped.

The latest report released by the Mississippi State Department of Health on Monday showed 1,041 cases over a 3-day period.

Hospitalizations have also declined. Statewide some 400 COVID patients were hospitalized as of October 7, leaving nearly 1,100 beds open across the state. MSDH shows the state has a total of 5,930 total staffed beds.

In ICUs across Mississippi, 145 patients were being treated with COVID while another 149 beds were available if needed. MSDH show the state 844 total adult ICU beds.

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Frank Corder

For nearly two decades, Frank Corder has reported and offered analysis on government, public policy, elections, business and matters of faith. He is the Editor for Magnolia Tribune where he oversees the day-to-day content development. Frank’s interviews, articles, and columns have been syndicated throughout Mississippi as well as in various national publications. His resume includes appearances on the BBC, CBS News, ABC News, and Fox News, among others. Frank is a frequent analyst on radio and television, providing insight and commentary on the inner workings of the Magnolia State and beyond. During his career, Frank has interviewed government officials and candidates from City Halls to the White House, including Presidential candidates, White House officials, U.S. Senators, Congressmen, Cabinet Secretaries, and Governors. He previously hosted his own local radio and television programs and has managed private businesses in the financial, hospitality, and retail sectors. Frank has served his community as an elected City Councilman and as an Assistant/Acting City Manager. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, he led the effort to plan Pascagoula's recovery and rebuilding which earned him recognition as Mississippi's Volunteer of the Year. Frank also led Pascagoula's municipal government out of a $14.5 million deficit, which the Mississippi State Auditor heralded as a model for other communities facing dire financial straits. As the president of the Pascagoula High School Quarterback Club, Frank has self-published "The Book of Pascagoula Football." He has been married for over 25 years and has two children, both of whom work in public education. Email Frank: frank@magnoliatribune.com