RE: Lockdowns, curfews, etc.
Posted on: March 15, 2020 at 17:25:50 CT
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“At my request, the Metro Nashville Board of Health will hold a special emergency meeting today at 5 p.m. to take action on a declaration of a public health emergency to address COVID-19," Cooper said in a statement.
"The Metro Public Health Department possesses the authority to take extraordinary actions to protect public health."
Steve Dickerson, R-Nashville, applauded Cooper and Metro officials for "taking this step."
"With emergency declarations on the state and federal level, resources will hopefully be available to assist businesses and workers who suffer economic hardship," Dickerson said.
Former U.S. Sen. Bill Frist, R-Tenn., expressed his support for Cooper on Twitter, saying the steps are needed for the "health and safety" of the city.