New mask mandate goes into effect 7 a.m. Friday
Health care reaching rationing point, letter says
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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Dr. Michelle Taylor Dr. Richard Walker Shelby County Health DepartmentJane 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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