Gov. Reeves says Mississippians are stepping up, taking extra steps to protect themselves and others

From the state capitol.

His message today - taking somewhat of a more encouraging tone.

Wtva's alyssa martin joins us live in the studio with what he had to say.

Governor reeves said today he has seen an increased focus and greater amount of participation today he has seen an increased focus and greater amount of participation in mississippians stepping up in the fight against coronavirus..

Reeves reiterated that it takes all of us working together to prevent more coronavirus deaths from happening... he said he increased focus more participation we can and we wil emerge from the virus ms are stepping up " mississippians by and large are stepping up -- they are taking extra steps to protect theirselves and to protect their families.."

Gov reeves said if we've learned something over the last 6 months - its this - we cannot, and we must not ignore the risk of the virus or the risk of a shut down.

As a reminder... school districts have to turn in their reopening plans by this friday for the governor to review...