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"Remain Steadfast," Health Officials Say of Safer at Home Restrictions

Shelby County is about three weeks into its most recent round of COVID-19 related business restrictions, which scaled back capacity for restaurants and retailers and discouraged in-person dining. But even with some early indications that the post holiday surge may be stabilizing, health officials say it’s too soon to determine if they’ll lift the “Safer at Home” order when it expires next week.

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