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The Knox County Board of Health urged Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Wednesday to issue a statewide mask mandate to curb the spread of COVID-19.  "The vast majority of people are supportive of mask mandates. They think they work. They trust the science," said board member Marcy Jan Souza, referencing a survey earlier this year by the University of Tennessee's Baker Center showing support for a mask mandate. The resolution passed 9-1 with only Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs voting against the ask. "It's not limited to our metros. It's not limited to one county. If he were to put a mask mandate...

good morning. welcome to "today." it's 7:00 a.m. on the west coast on thursday. >> i'm matt lauer along with al roker and natalie morales. there is growing concern over the health of nelson mandela. after visiting with him south africa's president says mandela is showing signs of improvement. >> president obama offered his prayers where he is kicking off a week-long trip. we want to get to the hospital in pretoria. what is the family saying about the health of mandela? >> reporter: hey, good morning, savannah. earlier among these out here we saw some of the grandchildren collect some...