MVSU among testing sites set for mobile COVID-19 testing for Leflore, Holmes and Wilkinson Counties

Media contact: Marc Rolph at (601) 815-5133 or mrolph@umc.edu

ITTA BENA, Miss.—Residents of Holmes, Leflore and Wilkinson counties and surrounding communities can be tested this week for COVID-19 as the University of Mississippi Medical Center and Mississippi State Department of Health continue efforts to stem virus transmission statewide by setting up one-day, drive-through collection sites.

The locations for the latest appointment-only collection sites are:

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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, all University-sponsored events and large on-campus gatherings have been canceled or postponed until further notice. 

The University is currently exploring options to enable certain events to be held virtually. An announcement will be made regarding those events once plans are finalized.

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