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Some counties consider mask mandates as West Tennessee COVID rates spike
https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/news/health/coronavirus/mask-mandates-considered-west-tennessee-covid-rates-spike/522-d70fa0be-95d3-4b60-b936-2514551a703bSnip
In Middle Tennessee over the weekend, mask requirements went back into effect in several counties in the Nashville area. Monday, Rutherford County added its name to the list.
That's not the case for most counties in West Tennessee, where numbers are spiking.
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Right now, Dyer County's 7-day positivity rate is 24.1%, which is way too high, said Young.
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Closer to Memphis, Fayette County's positivity rate is 15.2%. The Fayette county mayor said he is watching the to see what happens with schools reopening before deciding on a mask mandate.
More at link. Nearly all counties are above 20% + rate!
Wtf is it with these repukes & opening schools during a pandemic???
