As the COVID-19 outbreak continues, more businesses are turning to professionals to help them battle the virus.

Thursday afternoon, Governor Tate Reeves signed a proclamation calling for a statewide burn ban, with no exceptions.

Thursday, the North Mississippi Health Services announced that their volume of patients decreased from 40-60% in the past three weeks.

University of Mississippi Medical Center led the testing operations, and will notify all patients the results.

According to data on the state health department website, 58% of those diagnosed were women. 

Anyone caught out after curfew not conducting essential business could face a $250 fine for the first offense, and a $500 fine for a second offense. 

All employees who had contact with the worker in the last 14 days have been notified.

Statewide, more than 300 people have been hospitalized because of the virus.

Winston and Noxubee Counties report no citations being issued for the curfews in place in those counties.

Oktibbeha County is reporting now 30 cases. 17 have been reported in Lowndes County.

After passing a resolution ordering child care facilities to close, Columbus city leaders are now reversing that decision.

In an attempt to help shed light on the importance of wearing face masks during this time, law-enforcement has also stepped in.

The ripple effect of COVID-19 is impacting several growers in terms of planting crops and distribution.

Graduate school rules are different.

There are now 59 people in the state that have died from the coronavirus. 

Courtney Nickels is a Nurse Practitioner for State Urgent Care in Starkville. She said glove use, removal, and disposal is a growing issue.