During today’s press briefing, Governor Tate Reeves was joined by State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers and Greg Michel, the Executive Director of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. Governor Reeves opened up by addressing the importance of mental health as the … Continued
In reply to the recent announcement that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be reopening the Bonnet Carré Spillway for the third time in fifteen months, Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson issued the following statement: “I was extremely … Continued
Mitch Tyner, who serves as the Senior Advisor in the Small Business Association (SBA) Office of Advocacy, joined The Gallo Show on Tuesday morning to discuss what steps small businesses should take during the novel coronavirus outbreak. At least 46 states … Continued
President Trump has approved Mississippi’s request for a ‘Presidential Major Disaster Declaration’ as the COVID-19 outbreak continues. The request, which covers all Mississippi Counties, was made by Governor Tate Reeves last week and was approved on Sunday. “I’m truly grateful … Continued
According to the Mississippi State Health Department website, the total is now at 1,915. There have been 177 new cases added. 59 people have died as a result of the coronavirus across Mississippi. 8 new deaths have been added to … Continued
In step with the CDC, the Mississippi State Department of Health has issued new recommendations regarding the use of masks to slow the spread of COVID-19. The update from the MSDH can be read below. Given the rising number of cases … Continued
Longtime United States Senator Roger Wicker joined The Gallo Show on Monday morning to discuss the ongoing effects of the coronavirus. His Plan For Wicker, the key to the pandemic is testing. “If we had adequate testing, the rest of us … Continued
Mississippi’s U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has signed a bipartisan letter encouraging federal health officials to consider solutions to protect Medicare beneficiaries from high-risk settings and ensure safe access to care as the nation continues to work to combat COVID-19. The letter, … Continued
Photo courtesy of MDOC A Central Mississippi Correctional Facility inmate has died at a Jackson hospital. According to the Mississippi Department of Corrections, 40-year-old Mary Jewell had been hospitalized intermittently since December after “becoming ill several months ago.” While hospitalized, Jewell was recently … Continued
During today’s press briefing, Governor Tate Reeves outlined the state’s plan to ensure the healthcare system’s ability to handle a potential surge in COVID-19 cases. Data shows that peak resource use in Mississippi will come on April 18th, according to … Continued