Mask Request

The Mississippi State Medical Association is calling for a statewide mask mandate.

// the mississippi state medical association is calling for a statewide mask mandate.

As the number of covid-19 cases rise, the organization says hospital systems are being crippled to provide emergency care.

Msma says without a statewide mandate... quote... "our state's healthcare system cannot sustain the trajectory of this outbreak."

The organization believes this will also help preserve medical supplies.

Governor tate reeves has instituted a mask mandate in 13 counties.