'In recent days we have seen data indicating that movement may be increasing and we must get these numbers trending back down,' Lee said Thursday.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee was expected to sign a stay-at-home executive order Thursday closing all non-essential businesses in an attempt to curb the spread of coronavirus.
At a Thursday news briefing, Lee said staying at home"isn't an option. It's a requirement for the swift defeat of COVID-19 in Tennessee." "The month of April stands to be an extremely tough time for our state as we face the potential for a surge in COVID-19 cases," said Lee."Every Tennessean must take this seriously, remain at home and ensure we save lives."reached out to Governor Lee's office for comment but did not receive a response in time for publication.Terry Wyatt/Getty
Lee explained his hesitancy to order a stay-at-home mandate at a Monday news briefing, saying,"It remains deeply important to me to protect personal liberties."
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