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Hyde-Smith: Mississippi to receive nearly $200 million from CDC in COVID-19 fight
By Gabriela Szymanowska
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith announced Friday that Mississippi has been awarded nearly $200 million to help with COVID-19 testing and vaccinations.
Hyde-Smith, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, said in a news release the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will allocate the funds to Mississippi.
“We all recognize ongoing stress caused by the coronavirus pandemic on our hospitals, health workers and importantly the lives of all Mississippians," Hyde-Smith said in a release. "This initial $198 million from the most recent COVID-19 response package will help us with testing and the distribution of the vaccines that can help us control this virus."
Of the funds awarded, $171.3 million is allocated for testing, containment and slowing the spread of the virus. Another $26.8 million will be used for vaccination activities in Mississippi, the news release said.
“We all recognize ongoing stress caused by the coronavirus pandemic on our hospitals, health workers and importantly the lives of all Mississippians," Hyde-Smith said in the release. "This initial $198 million from the most recent COVID-19 response package will help us with testing and the distribution of the vaccines that can help us control this virus."
The funds come from money approved by Congress to address the COVID-19 pandemic, including a relief package approved last month.