Gov. Lee executive order

Gov.

Bill Lee is limiting gatherings before Christmas but still won't order a mask mandate for Tennessee.

Bill lee issued an executive order right before the christmas holiday.

While the new policy cuts down public gatherings is it enough to ease the minds of people who want a mask mandate?

News 12's winston reed is live to tell us about the local reactions he's received.

Executive order number 70 reduces the number of people at public gatherings and spectator events.

While the the new accommodates social distancing, some people believe a mask mandate is the real solution to our covid problems. governor bill lee issued an executive order to reduce the spread of covid-19 but it doesn't include a statewide mask mandate.

"i would personally like to encourage the governor to make a mask mandate."

The order, which limits public gatherings to a maximum of 10 people if social distancing is not possible, does not effect restaurants bars or places of worship.

A decision that chattanooga pastor and funeral director john taylor sr. does not agree with.

"it's a simple thing to do.

It can save lives.

As an example his wife is infected."

Standup: news 12 reached out to everyday folks to see how they feel about the executive order and if a mask mandate should be in place.

"i believe that bars and restaurants should probably be closed down for a while."

"i feel like the sooner we can just take care of it and everybody mask up the better."

Dr. mark anderson from chi memorial says everyone should take precautions during the holiday.

"and even 10 people is too much if you're i a small room.

You need to be in a space and with numbers so that you can maintain that physical distancing of at least six feet or more apart."

"i support governor bill lee's directive to limit public gatherings to 10 people as we seek to slow the spread of this virus, especially throughout the holiday season.

It is neither my goal nor my objective to have my deputies actively seeking violators out."

The order is in effect until january 19th.

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