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Saturday, May 1, 2021

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says COVID-19 is no longer a public health emergency, calls for end to mask mandates - TheBlaze

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says COVID-19 is no longer a public health emergency, calls for end to mask mandates - TheBlaze

Gov. Bill Lee (R) announced the return to normal Tuesday, signing an executive order that removes the local authority for county mayors in 85 of the state's 95 counties to require face coverings. The governor has requested that the remaining counties with independent health departments lift their business restrictions and mask requirements by no later than May 30. "COVID-19 is now a managed public health issue in Tennessee and no longer a statewide public health emergency," Lee said in a statement. "As Tennesseans continue to get vaccinated, it's time to lift remaining local restrictions, focus on economic recovery and get back to business in Tennessee."

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