Alabama Governor Issues Limited State of Emergency Over COVID-19

Alabama Governor Issues Limited State of Emergency Over COVID-19
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey in a file photo. Courtesy of Gov. Kay Ivey's Office
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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday issued a state of emergency as state hospitals face a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Ivey issued a limited state of emergency aimed at giving medical providers flexibility on staffing and capacity decisions and easier shipment of emergency equipment and supplies. The Republican governor stressed she would not be issuing any closure orders or mask mandates.