Mayor Jacobs releases plans for phased reopening of Knox County
Jacobs said he is reminding residents physical distancing won’t eradicate COVID-19, but rather slow its spread so that hospitals aren’t overwhelmed. The mayor said, as it stands, Knox County hospitals are mostly empty and many healthcare workers are being laid off or dispatched to hotspot areas, some out of state.
“It isn’t a choice between healthy people and a healthy economy, or it shouldn’t be. The general public doesn’t need the government ordering an economic shut down so people will stay home,” Mayor Jacobs said. “Those who are sick or in a high-risk category should make the choice to stay home or continue taking extreme precautions when leaving home. Everyone else should be able to return to work and take responsibility for making their own healthy choices.”
I hope he runs for governor
