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Tennessee again extends COVID-19 state of emergency

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has once again extended the state of emergency for another two months as the state continues to see large jumps in people testing positive for COVID-19.

 

Lee, a Republican, initially imposed the state of emergency on March 12 in order to free up funding and relax rules regarding the treatment and containment of COVID-19. It was set to expire June 30 after he first extended the declaration in May.

 

The state of emergency urges — but does not require — limited activity, maintain social distancing and staying home whenever possible.

 

 

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