Nashville health officials say they’re already seeing improvement in new coronavirus cases now that the largest surrounding counties have reinstated their mask mandates.
Nashville’s Not Even Entertaining Another Lockdown, With Leaders Putting Faith In Masks
Nashville leaders say they have no interest in going back to a lockdown. They believe getting more people to follow current rules — especially mask wearing — will bring the coronavirus back under control.
Vanderbilt Analysis Finds COVID Is Striking Hardest In Tennessee Where Masks Aren’t Required
Nearly every part of the state has seen hospitalizations grow this month, but the most dramatic growth is in hospitals that pull patients from places without mask requirements.
Mask Mandates Returning To Williamson, Wilson And Sumner Counties
Three Middle Tennessee counties announced reinstated mask mandates Thursday as cases of the coronavirus — and hospitalizations — are again rising.
‘I’ve Tried To Be Real Careful’: Gov. Bill Lee Calls For More Masks, Says He’ll Skip Debate
Gov. Bill Lee will remain in quarantine for another week and is defending times when he has been seen in public without a mask in public, amid a new ad campaign to encourage mask-wearing.
Nashville Businesses Embrace Mask Mandate As Way To Avoid Another Shutdown
Nashville businesses are embracing the city’s mask mandate as a way to avoid shutting down again. Two were featured at Metro’s weekly COVID-19 press briefing Thursday, expressing their commitment to enforcing the rules among customers.
Murfreesboro Drops Mask Requirement
The city of Murfreesboro has canceled a requirement to wear masks in its buildings, following the lead of Rutherford County, which ended its mandate Tuesday.
Nashville Police Arrest Homeless Black Man In First Night Of Stricter Downtown Mask Enforcement
The Metro Nashville Police Department issued its first citation for a mask violation on Lower Broadway on Wednesday night. They cited and arrested a 61-year-old Black homeless man, promoting immediate criticism. The charge was later dropped.
Under Pressure, Nashville Police Pledge To Aggressively Enforce Mask Mandate
Citations are coming for people in Nashville who don’t follow the city’s mask mandate, says the city’s top police officials. They met with Metro Council members Wednesday afternoon and committed to stricter enforcement.
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