Thirteen counties under new mask mandate including Harrison and Jackson counties

A reminder to Mississippians, the new mask mandate is now in effect.

Based on the governor’s executive order 1507, the following counties must adhere to the use of a mask or face covering in public, practice enhanced safety protocols, and observe additional limitations on social gathers:

• Claiborne
• DeSoto
• Grenada
• Harrison
• Hinds
• Jackson
• Jefferson
• Madison
• Quitman
• Rankin
• Sunflower
• Washington
• Wayne

Everyone must wear face coverings when at public gatherings or in a shopping environment. People must maintain a six foot distance between themselves and others.

As for social gatherings, those are down to no more than 10 indoors and 20 outdoors.