19 COVID cases at MS vets' home

The Mississippi State Veterans Home in Oxford is currently working to contain at least 19 COVID-19 cases – among residents and staff – and that included two deaths, according to the Mississippi Veterans Affairs office. The vets’ home reported the cases to the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) on July 27. One of the residents was in hospice care at the time of death. Twelve staff tested positive. All in-person visits at the veterans’ home has been suspended until conditions are deemed safe. Lafayette County is experiencing a spike in cases. MSDH reported 19 new cases on July 28 after reporting a record-high of 31 new cases July 25. As of July 27, there were 132 active cases in Lafayette County. (Source: Oxford Eagle 07/29/20)