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Great tips on safe shopping from the Alabama Department of Public Health!COVID-19 has made it necessary for us to re-think our shopping trips. When you absolutely have to go on a grocery run, remember to make a list so you can do it all in one trip, and don't feel like you have to buy and hoard all the food. Get more smart shopping tips at go.usa.gov/xvr6a.
Governor Ivey Encourages Small Business Owners to Apply for Federal Financial ReliefThis coronavirus has disrupted life as we know it, including the critical economic role played by Alabama small businesses. I urge business owners to act today and be prepared to apply for assistance designed specifically to get them in front of the line when relief checks are written. #TogetherAL U.S. Department of Treasury U.S. Small Business Administration
Learn more here: governor.alabama.gov/newsroom/2020/04/governor-ivey-urges-alabama-small-business-owners-to-prepar....
Mobile Mayor Limits Occupancy In Stores Starting on Thursday, April 2nd at 7am
In a press conference on Tuesday, March 31st, Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson released details on his plan to reduce the number of people allowed in businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The mayor said that stores will be limited to 40% of the capacity, plus employees for the building previously determined by the fire department. The limits will in place starting at 7 a.m. on Thursday, April 2.
According to the mayor, the businesses will be in charge of figuring out how to control how people will be allowed inside. Stores have been told to put lines on the ground near checkout lines to make sure customers are six feet apart, encouraged stores to have pick-up and delivery option in place and allow those most vulnerable to have special times to shop their stores.
Mayor Stimpson said businesses could be limited to 30% capacity if stores appear to be too crowded at 40%.
Mobile businesses will be ordered to end self-service food and free samples. They will also need to follow CDC guidelines for cleaning and sanitation.
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