State attributes some of Oxford-area coronavirus spike to frat parties

Health officer this afternoon addressed the recent spike in cases in the oxford area, saying those cases are linked to community transmission and social gatherings.

At these parties."

"we have linked some patients back or quite a few patients back to fraternity rush parties that are happening in the summer.

And early information suggests their violating the law in the number of people who are at these parties."

Doctor thomas dobbs reminded the governor's current executive order limits gatherings to no more than 20 people indoors without social distancing.