Today’s update includes the latest data for Forrest and Lamar Counties, information regarding the Safe Return order that Governor Reeves extended and the extension of masks for the City of Hattiesburg through Exec. Order 2020-11.
Local Data Through June 29
Testing Totals
▪️Total tests: 22,417
▪️Positive tests: 2,050
▪️Negative tests: 19,660
▪️Pending: 708
Total Hospitalizations (between Forrest General and Merit Health Wesley): 37
Total ICU Utilizations (between Forrest General and Merit Health Wesley): 16
Total Cumulative Numbers
▪️Forrest County: 786
▪️Lamar County: 393
▪️Metro Area: 1,179
Active Cases Inside 14-Days – Forrest County: 105
Active Cases Inside 14-Days – Lamar County: 105
Safe Return Order
Governor Tate Reeves has extended the Safe Return Order until Monday, July 6.
▪️Under this order, all previous orders extended until July 6
▪️Pools can be open 24 hours
▪️Volunteers/workers at concession stands must wear a mask and social distancing must be adhered to
The full order can be viewed at https://www.hattiesburgms.com/…/Executive_Order_1500_Extend_…
Executive Order 2020-11
Today, Mayor Barker signed Executive Order 2020-11 extending mask requirements for all businesses by employees and all retail customers through July 6, 2020.
This order also includes the extension of all capacity limits for businesses.
The full order can be seen here: https://www.hattiesburgms.com/…/uploa…/exec_order_2020-11.pdf
To see the full briefing from Mayor Toby Barker discussing all of the above, see below: