President Donald J Trump tested positive for COVID 19 on 10/1/2020. What does this mean for the 2020 election? The 25th Amendment addresses the succession plan that is implemented if the president becomes incapacitated. I wish him and his family a speedy recovery. It remains to be seen how things will change.

In Mississippi, there were September 29, 2020 report from the Mississippi COVID-19 Update reported 589 new cases and 36 deaths. This brings the total for Mississippi to 97,638 cases and 2957 deaths according to the same report.

What You Can Do

• Social distancing is still critical to stop the spread of COVID-19. Keep plenty of distance between yourself and others.
• Wearing a mask or face covering can sharply reduce the risk of passing COVID-19 on to others. Wearing a mask is strong recommended whenever you are in public places with others around you.
• Most people spreading COVID-19 do not know they are infected.
• Remind others that precautions remain essential, and set an example by your actions.