In light of the coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic, we at Team Espy have officially suspended all public events and fundraisers for our campaign for the next three weeks in order to protect Mike, our staff, and our supporters. This makes online fundraising all the more impactful. If you can afford to, please consider making a contribution to our campaign so we can continue to stay on track ahead of our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline. [[link removed]] We appreciate your generosity and support during this unprecedented and challenging time.

Team –

By now you’ve likely heard a lot of different information regarding the coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic. We wanted to be sure to share the most up-to-date and accurate information from the Center for Disease Control in order to keep you and your loved ones safe:

The best way to prevent contracting this illness is by avoiding exposure to it:

*
Practice
social
distancing
if
possible
–
only
leave
the
house
for
necessities,
and
avoid
gatherings
of
ten
people
or
more;
*
Stay
at
least
six
feet
away
from
others
and
avoid
shaking
hands;
*
Wash
your
hands
often
with
soap
and
water
for
at
least
20
seconds,
or
use
hand
sanitizer
with
at
least
60%
alcohol;
*
Avoid
touching
your
face
with
unwashed
hands.

If you are sick:

*
Stay
home
as
much
as
possible;
*
Sneeze
and/or
cough
into
your
elbow
or
a
tissue;
*
Wear
a
face
mask
when
around
other
people
or
going
to
a
medical
office;
*
Coronavirus
symptoms
include
fever,
cough,
and
shortness
of
breath.
If
you
have
symptoms
and
seek
testing,
contact
your
physician
or
healthcare
provider.

Anyone can contract coronavirus and should take it seriously, but those most vulnerable include elderly adults, pregnant women, and people who have serious underlying medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes, HIV, or lung disease.

Here in Mississippi, at least 80 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the past week , and that number will surely grow as the virus spreads and testing becomes more accessible. Tests are available only to those displaying symptoms, and testing will soon be expanded to six clinics in our state.

Today, Governor Tate Reeves signed an executive order to close Mississippi’s schools until April 17th to keep our children safe and healthy. Families struggling with food insecurity during this time can find a list of schools providing free or reduced meals for pickup here. [[link removed]]

We hope this information helps, and will continue to stay in touch. For more information on coronavirus, visit the CDC website here. [[link removed]]

Stay safe and healthy out there,

Team Espy

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