Oxford and other towns across Mississippi are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Oxford, MS community.
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Mississippi COVID-19 Cases
Mississippi Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,000,415
Mississippi New Coronavirus Deaths:
Mississippi Total Coronavirus Deaths: 13,474
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Oxford
Mississippi ties spike in coronavirus cases to fraternity rush parties - NBC News
A cluster of coronavirus cases in Oxford, Mississippi is tied to fraternity rush parties that are in violation of the governor's executive order, a state health official said.. There are 381 new ... More info »
NBC News - 06/19/2020 03:44amMississippi coronavirus cluster tied to fraternity rush parties
Fraternity parties in Mississippi have continued this summer, and as a result Covid-19 cases have too, the state’s health officer said Thursday. Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs ... More info »
CNN - 06/19/2020 12:10amMississippi Coronavirus Outbreak Linked to Summer Frat Parties
A statewide uptick of coronavirus cases has been linked to several recent fraternity parties in Oxford, Mississippi, a health officer announced during a press conference Thursday. Dr. Thomas Dobbs ... More info »
Newsweek - 06/19/2020 06:37amCoronavirus in Mississippi: What you need to know - The Clarion-Ledger
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported Wednesday night the state's first presumptive positive case of coronavirus. The individual is a Forrest County man who recently traveled to Florida. More info »
The Clarion-Ledger - 03/02/2020 08:38am