First lady Maria Lee to undergo bone marrow transplant
First lady Maria Lee is preparing to undergo a bone marrow transplant, Gov. Bill Lee announced on Thursday. Maria Lee was diagnosed with lymphoma in August.
“The first phase of treatment went well, and we thank the medical team for their exceptional care and commitment,” Lee said in the post.
“While there are difficult days ahead, Maria and I have great trust in the Lord,” he said. “We too are praying that God brings peace and comfort to all Tennesseans who are facing challenges in their own lives.”
First lady Maria Lee diagnosed with lymphoma
First Lady Maria Lee has been diagnosed with lymphoma, Gov. Bill Lee’s office announced Friday.
“Maria and I have learned that she has lymphoma and will begin treatment immediately,” Gov. Bill Lee said in a statement. “While this news is unexpected, her prognosis is good and it is treatable. Maria and I deeply appreciate prayers for healing. We are hopeful and will share more in the days ahead.”
Lee emerges from 2nd quarantine, tours damage in Nashville
Gov. Bill Lee announced on Twitter he has tested negative for COVID-19 and completed his second quarantine after being exposed to the virus. The governor also toured damage from an explosion in downtown Nashville on Christmas morning.
Lee lauded first responders for their courage in moving people away from the RV early Friday when a recorded message warned that it contained a bomb.
“The damage is shocking and it is a miracle that no residents were killed,” Lee said in a tweet.
Lee has requested an emergency declaration from President Donald Trump.
Lee went into quarantine after his wife, Maria, tested positive for COVID-19. He previously went into isolation after being exposed to a member of his protective detail who was infected.
First lady diagnosed with COVID-19, Gov. Lee to address state
First Lady Maria Lee has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and Gov. Bill Lee is planning to give a statewide address on the worsening pandemic on Sunday.
The governor has shown no symptoms but plans to quarantine out of an abundance of caution.
Here’s a statement from Lee:
Maria began exhibiting mild symptoms of COVID-19 and it was confirmed this afternoon that she has tested positive. I am feeling well with no symptoms and have tested negative for COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution, I will be quarantining at the Governor’s Residence and still plan to address Tennesseans about the COVID-19 surge tomorrow at 7 p.m. CDT
