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Gov. Bill Lee gives coronavirus update as Tennessee cases surpass 2,000

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Gov. Bill Lee is set to give updates about the state of the coronavirus in Tennessee, as the state’s cases passed a total of 2,000 Tuesday.

On Tuesday, state officials confirmed a total of 2,239 cases in Tennessee with 23 deaths.

Gov. Lee on Monday issued a “Safer-at-Home” order for Tennesseans to help stop the spread of COVID-19, but there are still calls for Lee to issue a more strict order.