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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : December 3rd, 2020

Listed below is the COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi (as of December 3rd, 2020).

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Legislature could consider legislation to add mobile sports wagering

Mississippians could soon legally place bets on sports event from the comfort of their couches as soon as next year if a bill is passed by the Legislature.

Lawmakers could be looking to add mobile sports wagering throughout the state after the Senate Gaming Commission held a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the topic.

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CORRECTION

In the Dec. 2 edition, a story stated stated that Mayor Murray Weems missed a meeting due to being hospitalized.The cause of his illness was not disclosed during the meeting, but Weems said the illness was not COVID-19. The Appeal regrets the error and is happy to set the record straight.

The third annual Team Tina Breast Cancer Walk, in the memory of Marsha “Tina” McMillan, was held recently. Organizers thank everyone who walked and made donations. Submitted Photo

3rd annual Team Tina ‘a success’

Special Advisory on Social Gatherings and COVID-19 from State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs

MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Public Health Guidance

December 2, 2020

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Newton passes mask mandate

The Newton Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to enact a mandatory face covering order at its regular meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 1.

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Secretary of State Launches Annual "Check Your Charity" Campaign Ahead of Giving Season

JACKSON - Mississippians are known for their generosity, especially during the holiday season. During the last reporting year, Mississippi charities brought in roughly $1.7 billion.

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Donate Life Mississippi Recognizes MS Dept. of Public Safety “Donate Life Champions”

Donate Life Mississippi annually recognizes Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) examiners and stations for their outstanding partnership in saving and healing lives by registering Mississippians as organ, eye, and tissue donors.

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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : December 2nd, 2020

New cases of COVID-19:

2,457

Positive test results reported to MSDH as of 6 p.m. yesterday. Tests may have been made during the past week, and represent individuals who became ill a week ago or more. Repeated tests for the same individual are counted only once.

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A mask mandate could be coming for the City of Newton if the aldermen took action during Tuesday’s meeting. The county could also face a mask mandate if it’s COVID-19 numbers reaches the state’s threshold. Brent Maze/The Appeal

Aldermen mull mask mandate

CORRECTION: In a previous edition of this story, it was stated that Mayor Murray Weems was hospitalized due to COVID-19. The cause of his illness was not disclosed during the meeting, but Weems said the illness was not COVID-19. The Appeal regrets the error and is happy to set the record straight.

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