Gov. Bill Lee announced this afternoon (4.13.20) the statewide safer at home order is extended through April 30th and he plans to phase in a reboot of the economy in May. The new Executive Order is #27.
“For the health and safety of every Tennessean, I have extended the statewide safer at home order through April 30. COVID-19 is a serious threat to our state, and we must continue our efforts to flatten the curve.”
In extending the safer at home order, Gov. Lee said “We need Tennesseans to go back to work.” During April the United Command Team will continue to consult with experts, analyze all available data and monitor CDC recommendations, said Gov. Lee.
“Beginning in May, we begin a phased reboot of our economy,” said the Governor. “Between now and then we will create industry-specific guidelines so that businesses can be fully prepared to operate safely and to protect their employees and their customers.”
He said he is formalizing an Economic Recovery Group to work with legislative leadership, local mayors, health care professionals and representatives of impacted industries.
Link to briefing: https://sts.streamingvideo.tn.gov/Mediasite/Play/16043bf9ec20459283841e66729ee48d1d?catalog=e8dd4e04d1064f2ab14ba2b7162822d021
Data from Tennessee today listed 5,610 cases of COVID-19 in the state with 109 deaths of Tennesseans.
Link to data: https://www.tn.gov/health/cedep/ncov.html
President Donald J. Trump tweeted today it is incorrect that it is the Governors’ decision to open up the states, not the President of the United States and the federal government. “It is the decision of the President, and for many good reasons. With that being said, the Administration and I are working closely with the Governors, and this will continue. A decision by me, in conjunction with the Governors and input from others, will be made shortly!”
