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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jun 19, 2020

Memphians are now required to wear face coverings in most public places and businesses to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Commercial Appeal reports. The Memphis City Council approved an ordinance this week that requires both employees and the public to wear masks in places of business, public buildings and medical care facilities, and when waiting for or using public transportation or waiting to be seated at a restaurant. Masks are not required after being seated at a bar or restaurant or if the employee works in a room separate from others. Following the vote, state Sen. Brian Kelsey, R-Germantown, asked the Tennessee attorney general for an opinion on the constitutionality of the ordinance.