Alabama reopens some business immediately

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Ivey's office released this statement to WVTM 13:

"This afternoon, Governor Ivey participated in the phone meeting with the Trump Administration and her fellow governors to further discuss the country’s and states’ efforts to combat COVID-19, specifically focusing on how we will get our economy back up and running again. The governor is grateful to the president for his Administration’s strong leadership and continued guidance during this unprecedented time. She also appreciates the president supporting Alabama making decisions that are in the best interest of Alabamians, specifically as it relates to their personal and economic health. She will continue making these decisions, while carefully weighing both aspects of this situation. As the president mentioned, this will be data driven, rather than date driven. With his guidance, as well as that from her Coronavirus Executive Committee and our state’s congressional leaders, Governor Ivey looks forward to getting Alabama back to work and back to normal. She commends Alabamians for their cooperation and asks for their continued patience. Their willingness in the next two weeks is key to flattening the curve and getting our businesses rolling again."