MSDH: North Mississippi funeral leads to �cluster� of COVID-19 cases

The Mississippi State Department of Health has released information related to a �cluster” of COVID-19 cases following a recent North Mississippi funeral.�

According to the MSDH, approximately 100 people attended the May 17th funeral in the city of Baldwyn, including a contagious individual.

Now,� 7 Mississippians and 2 out-of-state attendees have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and several other potential cases are under investigation.

In a news release, the MSDH stated that individuals who attended the graveside service on May 17 at 1 p.m. and the after-service gathering from 2-6:30 p.m. are advised to monitor for symptoms consistent with COVID-19 (fever, cough, shortness of breath.)

If you must attend a large gathering during this pandemic, the department is advising you to take the proper precautions.�

�Gatherings of individuals, including funerals, weddings or other events, pose a risk of spreading the virus if appropriate precautions are not in place. Cloth masks and social distancing of 6 feet or greater are recommended in public settings, especially in group settings, and gatherings should be limited to groups of 20 outdoors and groups of 10 indoors.�

Earlier this week, State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs made a similar plea and stated that �we don�t want a funeral to lead to more funerals.�

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