Tennessee Gov. Lee Supports Guns on Planes

 In an interview today, Gov. Bill Lee said he'd support allowing guns on planes - letting airlines decide, that is. 

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Not Ready to Open

The Chattanooga Times-Free Press reports that a group of physicians is advising Tennesseans to continue to stay home amid the COVID-19 pandemic, despite Gov. Bill Lee suggesting Tennessee is ready to "re-open."

A group of more than 2,000 physicians in Tennessee is urging residents to stay physically distant to stop the spread of COVID-19 as the state moves to reopen its economy.

Since the coronavirus — which is five times more infectious than the flu — does not have a vaccine, the only way to stop the spread is to stay apart, said Dr. Aaron Milstone, a pulmonary specialist treating COVID-19 patients in Williamson County.

“To my fellow Tennesseans, you’re definitely hearing mixed messages about whether or not it’s open and safe to reopen our economy and engage in business again. Let us be clear, it is not,” Milstone said.

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