Typically home-sharing platform Airbnb lets its hosts set their own “House Rules'' regarding events and parties, but in light of the coronavirus pandemic, the company has forbidden hosts to allow parties and events in Memphis until further notice. 

Shelby County Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter said Governor Bill Lee has sent 40,000 masks to Shelby County for the Health Department to distribute, which are available at all health department clinics and commodities clinics. They are also handing out masks in outreach efforts.