Businesses may stay open at 50% capacity; masking, other rules strictly enforced
Christ Community Health Services staff members collect nasal swabs at a drive-thru coronavirus testing site in October on Lamar Avenue. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
No businesses will close in new health directive, but restaurants will see a new curfew and diners will face new masking rules.
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Health directives Restaurants and COVID-19 Ernie Mellor Nick Saban Wally Joe Mike NashJane Roberts
Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
Jennifer Biggs
Jennifer Biggs is a native Memphian and veteran food writer and journalist who covers all things food, dining and spirits related for The Daily Memphian.
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