FILED
FILED
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CLERK’S OFFICE
CLERK’S OFFICE
EASTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE United
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Eastern District of Tennessee
Date: Jan 29, 2024, 9:12 am
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IN RE: ) SO-24-04
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Abrogation of COVID- )
19 General Order SO-22-04: )
COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted )
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ORDER
National and local COVID-19 infection and hospitalization rates have improved, and
residents of the United States generally enjoy easy access to effective vaccinations and treatment.
As a result, the Court rescinds Standing Order 22-04 (Comprehensive Order Regarding Current
Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19) in its entirety.
Accordingly, the Court shall return to normal operations and the restrictions imposed by
Standing Order 22-04 are hereby lifted.
SO ORDERED.
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TRAVIS R. MCDONOUGH
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CHIEF UNITED STATES
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