” Dont put our state 2 actions backwards by declining to use a mask or social distance. You can provide local businesses by making dine-out orders,” Lee said. “Im asking every Tennessean to continue their efforts to get us back on track.”
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF)– Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercy advised all Tennesseans to use face masks and remain home when possible amid the continuous COVID-19 pandemic.
On Wednesday, the Department of Health reported the states biggest one-day boost of positive cases since the beginning of the pandemic. Because Tuesday, 1,806 people evaluated favorable for the infection.
” We should be very worried. When we have individuals dying as an outcome of this thing, we ought to be extremely concerned,” said Governor Lee.
Lee described the growth in favorable cases is not limited to densely inhabited, urban locations. He expressed his issue over the growing numbers in counties like Sevier, Macon, Bradley and Rutherford.
” Covid-19 has actually not taken a holiday,” stated Lee.
Which is why he just recently extended the State of Emergency, which he states enables practical deregulations in things like telehealth. He explained the spike in infection numbers has also not stopped the states efforts in getting trainees back to school in the fall.
The governor asked all Tennesseans to continue to wear face masks, social distance and remain home when possible.
” Dont put our state two steps backward by refusing to use a mask or social distance. You can supply regional businesses by making dine-out orders,” Lee stated.
Dr. Piercy repeated Tennesseans must still be taking major safety measures against the infection.
” This is not the time to get back to typical … Were all experiencing quarantine tiredness however this virus is not getting exhausted,” said Piercy.
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