Gov. Bill Lee declared the COVID-19 crisis over in Tennessee on Tuesday as he announced the end of statewide public health orders and ended county authority to issue mask mandates, saying the virus is now a âmanaged public health issue.â
COVID-19 is âno longer a statewide public health emergency,â Lee said in a statement announcing the end of the statewide orders. âAs Tennesseans continue to get vaccinated, itâs time to lift remaining local restrictions, focus on economic recovery and get back to business in Tennessee.â
And as for COVID-19, he said âwe have to learn to live with it just like we do any risk.â
Lee said Tuesday he was ending statewide COVID-19 public health orders and signed Executive Order 80 to address economic and regulatory functions on Tuesday.
The order also ends the local authority to issue mask requirements in 89 of the state s 95 counties directed by the state health department, according to a release from the governor s office.
Lee requested counties with independent health departments – including Knox County to lift any remaining restrictions on businesses or on mask usage by the end of May.
“This is a significant development that demonstrates we are another step closer to getting back to normal. I am deeply grateful to Dr. Buchanan and her team for the uncompromising work they have done throughout the pandemic, Jacobs announcement says.
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Kane Honored In Senate Joint Resolution For WWE Hall Of Fame Induction
Kane is a WWE Hall of Famer in the class of 2021. This was a big moment for him and well-deserved. He also received another big mention for this very big career accomplishment.
Glenn Jacobs is also a politician, Mayor of Knox County Tennessee, and he’s looking for re-election. He was also honored in a Senate Joint Resolution recently.
Knoxville Senator Becky Duncan Massey introduced a Senate Joint Resolution to honor and celebrate Glenn Jacobs’ WWE Hall of Fame accomplishment.
“When he is inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, Kane will take his rightful place alongside such legends as Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart, and Dusty Rhodes; both Kane and his real-life alter ego, Mayor Jacobs, are worthy of our praise and recognition on this special occasion.”
After thorough investigation, you were not able to detect any criminal activity, said District Attorney General Allen. Author: WBIR Staff Updated: 5:07 PM CST March 12, 2021
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee Video of what appears to be a box of COVID-19 vaccine being thrown into a dumpster at the Knox County Health Department was at the center of an investigation into what happened to those doses. 10News obtained that video on Friday, and you can watch it below.
The Office of the District Attorney General, Charme P. Allen, announced Thursday that no criminal activity was found during the investigation into a box of 975 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses that were reported missing February in Knox County.