QUICK ANALYSIS: @GovBillLee's statewide #COVID19 address tonight doesn't change much. No statewide mask mandate, just continuing to urge people to wear masks because it's the right thing to do. He has not always set the example himself. 1/ 
Lee's Executive Order limits social gatherings to fewer than 10 people. Exempted are churches, funerals and big weddings although it is "strongly encouraged" that any large public celebrations of weddings and funerals be postponed. 2/
The limitation on social gatherings also does not apply to venues that may host multiple social gatherings of fewer than 10 people, as long as they are social distanced. No restriction on restaurant capacity or bars. 3/
School-sponsored K-12 athletics will not be allowed to have spectators, but collegiate and professional sports are "subject to the rules, protocols, or guidelines of their respective institutions and governing bodies." 4/
"Persons are ENCOURAGED to work remotely or via telework from home, where possible, and all employers and businesses are STRONGLY URGED to take steps to the greatest extend practicable" to accomplish that. 5/
Lee's take on face masks: "Many think a statewide mandate would improve mask wearing, many think it would have the opposite effect." Would be curious to know about the "many" who think continuing to do what we are doing will change what people are doing. 6/6
Yes, to those asking, no change on schools.
Executive order:
This observation also points to another loophole. Non “social” gatherings are completely unlimited, so Dave Ramsey can continue hosting all the conferences he wants.
https://twitter.com/vivian_e_jones/status/1340838366703734785
WOW! I had not caught this but, yes, it appears that indoor gatherings inside private businesses would be unaffected!
https://twitter.com/vhchihuahua/status/1340838039254405120
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