New mask mandate goes into effect 7 a.m. Friday

Health care reaching rationing point, letter says

By , Daily Memphian Updated: August 19, 2021 1:01 PM CT | Published: August 18, 2021 4:29 PM CT
<strong>Terri Harris wears a mask made by a local artist as she volunteers during a food drive at the University of Memphis International Center on May 2, 2020.</strong> (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian file)

Terri Harris wears a mask made by a local artist as she volunteers during a food drive at the University of Memphis International Center on May 2, 2020. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian file)

Masks will be required in all public, indoor settings, including restaurants and bars.

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Jane Roberts

Jane 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.


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