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Coronavirus (COVID-19) News & AnnouncementsThursday, March 11, 2021
$1.9 Trillion in New COVID Relief Signed Into Law Today
The bill, referred to as the American Rescue Plan of 2021 will provide billions of dollars in assistance for individual Americans, states and local governments, schools, and small businesses while providing additional funding to support vaccination distribution programs and public health activities.
Wednesday, July 15, 2020Governor Ivey Issues Amended Safer at Home Order
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday issued her fourteenth supplemental emergency proclamation containing an amended Safer at Home Order that includes a statewide mask requirement. Individuals will be required to wear a mask or other facial covering when in public and in close contact with other people, as described in the order. This amended order extends until July 31, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
Gina Maiola
Tuesday, July 14, 2020New grant opportunity to stabilize child care program providers impacted by COVID-19
MONTGOMERY – As part of his plan to expand opportunity and access for all Montgomery children to Alabama's First Class Pre-K program, Mayor Steven L. Reed is partnering with the Alabama School Readiness Alliance (ASRA) and other childhood education advocates to assist Montgomery child care providers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Griffith Waller
Tuesday, July 7, 2020Council Adopts Ordinance Requiring Masks or Face Coverings in Public in Montgomery
The Montgomery City Council Tuesday, July 7, adopted an ordinance sponsored by Councilman C.C. Calhoun requiring face coverings, masks or face shields to be worn in public places in Montgomery to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Griffith Waller
Thursday, June 25, 2020ASU Accepts 2,000 Masks Donated to Combat COVID-19 for Montgomery Residents
Under the threat of stormy skies, two local entities came together on June 24 to the campus of Alabama State University to donate more than 2,000 masks to ASU and its partners, the Alabama Department of Public Health and the Montgomery Housing Authority. The masks will be distributed at no cost to Montgomery-area residents in an effort to help combat the spread of COVID-19.
Kenneth Mullinax
Saturday, June 20, 2020Face Covering Measure Leads Mayor Reed to Lift COVID-19 Curfew
After the implementation of Mayor Steven L. Reed’s executive order requiring face coverings be worn in public in Montgomery, the city’s nightly 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew, in effect since March 27, has been lifted, effective immediately.
Griffith Waller
Wednesday, June 17, 2020Mayor Reed Issues Executive Order Requiring Face Coverings or Masks be Worn in Public
Mayor Steven L. Reed today issued an executive order requiring masks or face coverings in public places with the City of Montgomery to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Griffith Waller
Monday, June 8, 2020Health Services, Inc. COVID-19 Drive Thru Testing
Health Services, Inc. (HSI) has extended the COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Sites for residents in Montgomery and Lowndes County. These sites will help meet the growing need to receive COVID-19 tests in these communities.
Ebony Evans
Monday, June 8, 2020City of Montgomery receives 10,000 face shields donated from the Global Center for Medical Innovation and Aflac
Mayor Steven L. Reed today accepted 10,000 donated face shields on behalf of the City of Montgomery from the Global Center for Medical Innovation (GCMI) and Aflac.
Griffith Waller
Tuesday, May 12, 2020Montgomery Medical Supply Distributor Steps Up to Help State’s Businesses with PPE
As the COVID-19 pandemic advances, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has become vital to safely operating most businesses. From offices to restaurants and retail stores, supplies like face masks and hand sanitizer have become essential, yet hard-to-find items.
Turenne PharMedCo
