Lincoln County will distribute face masks to county citizens Saturday to help curb the spread of coronavirus COVID-19.

The washable masks were provided to the county by the Mississippi Emergency Management Association. 

Emergency Management Director Clifford Galey announced Monday evening that the community distribution would begin at 9 a.m. at the Hansel King Sportsplex on Beltline Drive in Brookhaven.

Persons claiming masks must have a Lincoln County license plate and four masks will be provided per vehicle.