Governor Kay Ivey is set to make an announcement Tuesday, April 28, regarding how the state will reopen its economy, according to the majority whip of the Alabama House of Representatives.
State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) tweeted that the governor told this to legislators on a Monday morning conference call.
Alabama’s current State Health Order expires at 5:00 p.m. CT on Thursday, April 30.
The governor’s office did not immediately respond to Yellowhammer News’ request to confirm Garrett’s tweet on Monday.
On a call w/ members of the Alabama Legislature this morning, Gov. Ivey said she would make an announcement tomorrow (4/28) on her plans to begin reopening the state’s economy. She previously stated she would make decision about phased reopening of businesses on or before 4/28.
— Rep. Danny Garrett (@DannyGarrett44) April 27, 2020
UPDATE 12:40 p.m.
Ivey’s office announced that the governor will hold a joint press conference on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. “to provide further updates on COVID-19.” Joining the governor will be State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris, as well as members of the executive committee of Ivey’s coronavirus Task Force.
Sean Ross is the editor of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @sean_yhn
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