Legislature to recess after completing ‘essential work’
By Sam Stockard, Daily Memphian
Updated: March 16, 2020 3:04 PM CT | Published: March 16, 2020 3:02 PM CT
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Lt. Gov. Randy McNally and House Speaker Cameron Sexton announced Monday afternoon, March 16, that the Legislature will complete only essential work before recessing in response to the coronavirus.
According to the Tennessee Department of Health, there are 52 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state, as of Monday, March 16. The Shelby County total of confirmed cases remains at 2.
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