Gov. Bill Lee issues limited state of emergency as pandemic continues

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Gov. Bill Lee issued a limited state of emergency on Friday.

The order extends the use of the Tennessee National Guard for health care during the pandemic and for COVID-19 vaccination efforts.

The order will go into effect at 11:59 p.m. Friday, and it will continue through 11:59 p.m. Aug. 31.

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