City Council concerned about rise in COVID cases, could call early vote on mask requirement
Memphians (some masked) go about their business on the Main Street mall on April 16. Memphis City Council members could call a special meeting Friday, June 12, to vote on a mask or face covering requirement if local COVID-19 rates continue to rise. (Daily Memphian file)
Council members expressed alarm at the rise in the daily COVID-19 case count locally and are prepared to call a special meeting Friday to enact a mask requirement in public places within Memphis.
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