MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WTVF) — Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland has extended the city's state of emergency declaration through April 21.

Mayor McFarland's state of emergency declaration first went into effect on March 21 in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Murfreesboro is also adopting Gov. Lee's extended stay-at-home order, which is in place through April 30.

Residents are required to stay home unless it is essential to leave.

Mayor McFarland said the state of emergency may be extended again if it is necessary.