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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced this week the current COVID-19 public health order will expire May 31 and the existing pandemic state of emergency will end July 6 with no plans to extend either.
“For over a year now, Alabamians, like people around the globe, have made sacrifices and adjusted to a temporary ‘new normal.’ We have learned much since last year, and this is absolutely now a managed pandemic,” Ivey said. “Our infection rates and hospitalizations are in better shape, and over 1.5 million Alabamians have had at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine.”
The current Safer Apart order is mostly recommendations aligned with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance. There is specific guidance requiring senior citizen centers to follow guidelines issued by the Alabama Department of Senior Services and hospitals and nursing homes must follow current guidance from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services with respect
Florence business sees more foot traffic since Safer Apart order
Business owners in the Shoals area are seeing an increase in sales By DeAndria Turner | May 4, 2021 at 5:59 PM CDT - Updated May 6 at 8:22 AM
FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - It’s been almost a month since Governor Ivey eased COVID restrictions in Alabama.
Since the state mask mandate expired on April 9 and the Safer At Home order was amended to the Safer Apart order, a lot has changed.
So, how is that affecting businesses in your neighborhood?
We talked to some people to find out! Sweet Basil is a quaint restaurant on Darby Drive in Florence. The owner said she’s seen more foot traffic since restrictions were eased.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Credit: @GovernorKayIvey Twitter
The current Safer Apart order consists primarily of recommendations aligned with CDC guidance.
Posted: May 3, 2021 2:15 PM
Posted By: Josh Rayburn
Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced that Alabama’s COVID-19 public health order will end May 31, and the state of emergency will end July 6.
Here’s more from her office’s news release:
“For over a year now, Alabamians, like people around the globe, have made sacrifices and adjusted to a temporary ‘new normal.’ We have learned much since last year, and this is absolutely now a managed pandemic. Our infection rates and hospitalizations are in better shape, and over 1.5 million Alabamians have had at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine,” Governor Ivey said. “Alabamians have consistently stepped up to the plate over the course of this pandemic, and I know they will continue to do so. I am pleased that we have shown the rest of the country that we are gritty and det
Alabama governor announces end dates for COVID-19 health order, state of emergency Share Updated: 2:49 AM CDT May 4, 2021 WVTM 13 Digital Share Updated: 2:49 AM CDT May 4, 2021
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Governor Ivey announces COVID-19 public health order, state of emergency to end Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey this week urged people to wear masks in public after the statewide mask mandate expires next month. (Source: WSFA 12 News) By Kelsey Duncan | May 3, 2021 at 2:14 PM CDT - Updated May 3 at 6:58 PM
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAFF) - Governor Kay Ivey announced Alabamaâs COVID-19 public health order will end May 31 and the state of emergency will end July 6.
âFor over a year now, Alabamians, like people around the globe, have made sacrifices and adjusted to a temporary ânew normal.â We have learned much since last year, and this is absolutely now a managed pandemic. Our infection rates and hospitalizations are in better shape, and over 1.5 million Alabamians have had at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine,â Governor Ivey said. âAlabamians have consistently stepped up to the plate over the course of this pandemic, and I know they will continue to do so.