By Sam Stockard, Daily Memphian
Updated: March 14, 2020 9:03 AM CT | Published: March 13, 2020 6:43 PM CT
A day after declaring a state of emergency, Gov. Bill Lee closed the State Capitol to tours and visitors through March and issued new directions Friday, March 13, dealing with large gatherings, schools and state employees as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases reached 26 in the state.
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