Increase in statewide cases caused by private prison outbreak

By Sam Stockard, Daily Memphian Updated: May 08, 2020 8:30 AM CT | Published: May 01, 2020 3:13 PM CT

A spike in COVID-19 cases in Tennessee is a result of the mass testing completed at Trousdale Turner Center, Gov. Bill Lee said Friday. Tennessee reported nearly 1,200 new cases on Friday, pushing it to 11,891 cases.

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State releases guidelines for houses of worship

The Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives released guidance for faith communities on gathering together in houses of worship.

By Sam Stockard May 01, 2020

U of M to host free drive-thru testing site

The University of Memphis will host a free drive-thru coronavirus testing site 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 5 through Thursday, May 7.

By The Daily Memphian Staff May 01, 2020

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