Coronavirus live blog, April 17: Grizzlies set up community fund
The fund will be divided into three focus areas: education, food insecurity and support for small businesses and people in the local gig economy.
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The fund will be divided into three focus areas: education, food insecurity and support for small businesses and people in the local gig economy.
Bill Lee announced the order for Tennesseans to remain at home will expire April 30, with most businesses in 89 counties, allowed to re-open on May 1. He said he spoke with mayors from the state’s largest urban areas, and noted they will be providing their own outlines for opening.
Tennessee adds 448 cases, 9 deaths. The increase from yesterday is the state's largest daily rise in cases to date.
The Tennessee Department of Health reports 2,001 cases in Shelby County.
Dr. Scott Morris describes how Church Health has responded to the coronavirus crisis.
Tennessee's jobless claims from the Memphis area rose slightly in the week ending April 18 and totaled 56,932 since coronavirus-related business closings began in mid-March.
The governor reiterates his cooperation with mayors of Tennessee's major cities.
Listen as a Memphis infectious disease expert answers readers' questions about the coronavirus pandemic.
Join us at 4 p.m. today for a live Q&A with reporter and columnist Chris Herrington.