Alabama Governor Kay Ivey took part in a phone meeting with the Trump Administration and other governors on the coronavirus pandemic Thursday and said she was eager to see people return to work and crank up the state’s economy.  The governor urged Alabamians to continue with all the safeguards to slow the spread of COVID-19 over the next two weeks to help clear the way for ramping up business activity.

“The governor is grateful to the president for his Administration’s strong leadership and continued guidance during this unprecedented time,” Press Secretary Gina Maiola said. “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.”

Earlier in the week Governor Ivey outlined how she would rely on input from adviser groups and the state’s congressional delegation to develop a plan to resume business activity, which she said would be done in steps.

The governor’s stay-at-home order is in effect until April 30th. Ivey added that she and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris would review recommendations no later than April 28th to help map out a plan.

(AL.COM/www.al.com)