Congresswoman Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, said Monday that Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s stay-at-home order has the potential to drastically slow the spread of the coronavirus in Alabama.
Roby emphasized the importance of social distancing and that the governor’s order puts the safety of Alabamians first.
“t’s important that Alabamians are prepared to follow the advice and guidance of officials who are working day and in light in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak,” Rep. Roby said. “Governor Kay Ivey on Friday issued a statewide stay-at-home order effective until Thursday, April 30. The Governor said that she along with many state government and public health officials thoroughly reviewed all possible COVID-19 response options, and they determined that a statewide stay-at-home order put the safety of Alabama’s people first. I believe this public health order does just that and will be beneficial as we continue to fight COVID-19 and practice mitigation among our communities.”
“As the Governor’s statewide order recently went into effect and currently lasts until the end of the month, we have the potential to drastically slow the spread of the virus among our Alabama communities,” Roby said. “Please remember to continue to follow the Administration’s “30 Days to Slow the Spread” social distancing guidelines, wash your hands, disinfect your home, and avoid social gatherings in order to protect yourself and those around you from infection.”
“It is vital to the health and well-being of those in our communities that Alabamians all across the state follow the guidance of state and healthcare officials.” Roby continued. “The people of Alabama remain united, and together we will combat COVID-19. Read more from my Weekly Column here.”
“I have added a “COVID-19 Resources” tab to my official website that includes materials ranging from general health and prevention methods from the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to economic support for individuals and businesses from federal and state agencies like the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL).,” Roby stated. “Visit my website for more information.”
There is an enormous shortage of personal protection equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers.
“ADPH’s Office of Oral Health is accepting donations of personal protective equipment such as masks, gloves, and gowns for distribution to local healthcare personnel,” Roby stated.
For details on how you can donate:
https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/assets/oralhealth-ppedonations.pdf
As of press time, 10,943 Americans have died from COVID-19 including 53 Alabamians. 367,650 Americans have been diagnosed with COVID-19, including 2,006 Alabamians. At this point, only 240 Alabamians are confirmed hospitalized with COVID-19.
COVID-19 is the medical condition caused by a strain of coronavirus first identified late last year in Wuhan City, Hubei Province China, SARS-CoV-2. Since then it has spread across the globe infecting 1,346,566 persons that we are aware of killing 74,697 people.
Congresswoman Martha Roby represents Alabama’s Second Congressional District. Roby is in her fifth term; but is not seeking a sixth term in the House of Representatives.
