LTJ 8x03 Dr. Thomas Dobbs

Let's Talk Jackson: Jackson, Mississippi

English - April 24, 2020 18:38 - 29 minutes - 28.1 MB - ★★★★ - 17 ratings
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In this special edition of Let’s Talk Jackson, state report Nick Judin spoke with Dr. Thomas Dobbs. Dr. Dobbs is leading the public-health response to the COVID-19 crisis, directing the State Department of Health and serving as Gov. Tate Reeves’ chief health adviser on the virus and the state’s attempts to stem its spread.

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Nick spoke with Dr. Dobbs specifically about the racial disparities that are appearing in the COVID-19 numbers—both the number of cases and the number of deaths, as well as what the Health Department is trying to do about it.