Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced this week a new task force to explore strategies for reopening the state economy. The timeframe for that possibility is, as of yet, unknown. While increased testing and social distancing have slowed the spread of coronavirus, some models predict a surge of hospitalizations in May.
Political analyst Otis Sanford says that while we must remain vigilant about spreading the virus, it is also a good time to plan ahead. Gov. Lee is praised for including community members statewide. In Memphis, Mayor Jim Strickland has assembled his own leadership team to consider how a reopening of businesses might happen here.
