Doctors from across the state are pleading with Tennessee Governor Bill Lee to issue a stay at home order because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The number of doctors, nurses and every day Tennesseans signing a petition wanting a stay at home order grows by the moment with over 22,000 signatures yesterday afternoon.

Those signing the petition plead with Governor Lee to take bolder action on a stay at home order except for getting essential services like food and medicine or work in jobs deemed essential.

Some states including Kentucky have the order in place. Other states without the order are dealing with some citizens not practicing the social distancing or going out of the home and ignoring the pleas from officials to not go out unless it’s necessary.