Local leaders representing the city of Vicksburg and the Warren County Board of Supervisors, along with health and emergency management officials have scheduled a press conference for 2 p.m. today at the Vicksburg Convention Center.

The press conference will discuss possible next steps by officials in response to the COVID-19 virus.

While the press conference is strictly limited to credentialed media, The Vicksburg Post will broadcast the press conference on its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/thevicksburgpost/.

Following the press conference, The Post will provide in-depth coverage of the steps announced and what those steps might mean for local residents, organizations and businesses.