Lee continues to call mask mandate a local responsibility
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee takes off his face mask after touring an emergency hospital in the former Commercial Appeal building on Monday, May 18, 2020. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
Gov. Bill Lee continued to leave mask mandates in the hands of local officials Tuesday, while Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey estimated a late spring to early summer time frame for widespread vaccination availability.
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Ron Maxey
Ron Maxey is Metro Editor for The Daily Memphian. He is a Memphis native with 40 years of journalism experience in the city and surrounding area.
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