5/6/20 - Cases Grow as Clash Continues | Salon & Barber Shops | Southern Remedy Health Minute | Hurricane Prep - a podcast by MPB Think Radio

Case and death numbers grow as the Governor’s clash with the legislature continues.

And, how salons and barber shops are coping with the Safer at Home order.

Then, after a Southern Remedy Health Minute, preparing for hurricane season.

Segment 1:

COVID-19 cases and death totals continue to grow as Governor Tate Reeves loosens restrictions on Mississippi businesses. Since announcing the revisions to his Safer at Home Order on Monday, the state health department has reported 657 new cases of the disease. During his daily press briefing yesterday, Reeves addressed the ongoing threat of the coronavirus. State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs says the latest case numbers indicate community transmission is still prevalent in some parts of the state.

As the Governor and medical officials navigate health concerns, a battle over CARES Act spending power continues. Governor Reeves continues to express frustration with lawmakers over a bill pass last week that gives appropriation of $1.25 billion in federal funds to the state legislature. Reeves suggests the move jeopardizes the money, and implies the results of the November election could put a target on Mississippi.

Segment 2:

Restaurants and bars are set to reopen tomorrow following revisions to the Governor's Safer at Home Order. But salons and barber shops remain closed. Lindsay Cash, with Vamp the Salon in Jackson, says she wants to work with state leaders to develop a plan to reopen salons soon, while also keeping customers safe. She tells our Kobee Vance selling product is not enough. Ridgeland barber Armundo Robinson chose to close his shop, before it was mandated. He said keeping his customers safe is a top priority, but there are still bills to pay and it’s been difficult.

Segment 3:

Southern Remedy Health Minute

Segment 4:

It's Hurricane Preparedness Week and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is asking residents to begin considering plans for the looming storm season. With the added challenges of COVID-19, MEMA Director Greg Michel says the agency is addressing necessary considerations for response operations, sheltering and evacuation plans. 

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