Paris, Tenn.–Henry County Mayor Brent Greer has extended the county masking requirement order through Sunday, September 6th.
According to Ron Watkins, Henry County Emergency Management Director, Governor
Bill Lee signed Executive Order #59 this afternoon which continues to provide 89 rural
Tennessee counties, including Henry County, the option to issue local masking requirements through September 30.
Watkins said, “ The Henry County case rate is
trending upward presently with 67 positive COVID-19 cases reported in the past
seven days. Total active cases are at 169. As of this afternoon, Henry County
Medical Center reported 10 COVID-19 inpatients and two patients awaiting test
results.”
The Henry County Health Dept will continue to provide free testing Monday – Friday
from 8:30AM to 10:30 AM by appointment only.
Mayor Greer said, “ I am concerned with the recent rise in positive cases. This
shows how stubborn this virus is. Our local healthcare professionals believe masking
is the best way to make a difference to reduce virus spread in the county. This gives
our schools and businesses the best opportunity to remain open. Unless
circumstances change, I plan to reissue this order every seven days through
September 30 to coincide with Governor Bill Lee’s Executive Order 59. We continue
to need the help of our community.”