Thirteen counties under new mask mandate including Harrison and Jackson counties

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

Deaths.- - 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 - gatherings: - claiborne, de soto, 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 6-foot - distance between- themselves and others.- and as for social gatherings: - down to no more -