St. Jude CEO takes on Lee’s masking opt-out stance

By , Daily Memphian Updated: August 27, 2021 12:35 PM CT | Published: August 26, 2021 11:00 AM CT

“Debate is healthy, but not when the debate is about wearing a mask that can decrease the chance of children contracting COVID-19,” Dr. James Downing said.

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Jane Roberts

Jane Roberts

Longtime journalist Jane Roberts is a Minnesotan by birth and a Memphian by choice. She's lived and reported in the city more than two decades. She covers business news and features for The Daily Memphian.


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