Alabama economy to reopen in phases starting Thursday at 5 p.m.

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Alabama economy to reopen in phases starting Thursday at 5 p.m.
WFSA 12, Apr 12, 2020

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says she will allow for the reopening of the state’s economy through a phased-in approach starting at 5 p.m. Thursday.

The easing of restrictions comes under a new “Safer at Home” order that runs through May 15, replacing the governor’s stay-at-home order that will be allowed to expire on April 30.

Ivey says the state is encouraging people to stay home and follow good sanitation practices in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that some businesses may reopen with conditions attached.

Safer at Home Order

Under the new order, businesses may open subject to sanitation and social-distancing guidelines, though certain higher-risk businesses and activities will remain closed.

All retail stores can reopen subject to a 50 percent occupancy rate limit in addition to social-distancing and sanitation rules.

Beaches will reopen but with a ban on any gatherings of 10 people or more. Beach-goers must maintain 6 feet of separation.

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