JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) - “Wear a damn mask,” is what the University Medical Center (UMMC) is saying to Mississippians.
UMMC Vice Chancellor Dr. LouAnn Woodward shared a graphic Thursday showing several ways the public can help the state and its hospitals reduce the number of COVID-19 cases in Mississippi.
UMMC Vice Chancellor Dr. LouAnn Woodward shared this graphic on July 23, 2020.
“Wear a damn mask. Wash your hands. It is not a big deal. It is not political. Just do it!” is only one bullet point shown on the graphic.
#COVID19 CURRENT SITUATION pic.twitter.com/A2FVH5oKv3
— LouAnn Woodward M.D. (@LAWoodwardMD) July 23, 2020
The recent spike in cases in Mississippi has strained UMMC and other hospitals across the state.
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State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs shared Woodward's stern warning saying, "Strong statements from a system under strain. Make sure the care is there when you need it!"
Strong statements from a system under strain. Make sure the care is there when you need it! https://t.co/MUhxLnuGpq
— thomas dobbs (@TCBPubHealth) July 23, 2020
Edited to include Dobbs' statement and tweet.
