CLARIFICATIONS TO QUESTIONS ABOUT PUBLIC GATHERINGS REGARDING THE MARCH 27th HEALTH ORDERS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Karen Landers, M.D. (256) 246-1714

In response to questions about public gatherings regarding the health orders from March 27th, the Alabama Department of Public Health is issuing these clarifications:

                   *No non-work gatherings of ten or more people are permitted.

                   *No non-work gatherings of less than ten people are permitted, unless a consistent six-foot distance between persons can be maintained.

                   *A specific list of nonessential businesses was included in the health order issued previously. Businesses not included on this list are permitted but must take all reasonable steps to avoid gatherings of ten or more persons and to maintain a six-foot distance between persons.