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    Coronavirus Outbreak Hits Mississippi Legislature

    At least 26 members of Mississippi's legislature have tested positive for COVID-19. After lawmakers returned to session in May, safety precautions at the Capitol gradually slipped.
    by Wynne Davis Jul 11, 2020 1 minute
    At least 26 Mississippi legislators have tested positive for the coronavirus after working at the Capitol, often without observing social distancing or wearing face masks.

    At least 26 members of Mississippi's legislature have tested positive for the coronavirus after weeks of working at the state Capitol — often absent face masks and social distancing.

    Both Lt. Gov. Delbert, citing the state health officer

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