Today, with the support of Dr. Harris, I’m extending our current #SaferatHome order for 5 weeks. This will include extending our statewide mask ordinance until Friday, October 2. https://governor.alabama.gov/newsroom/2020/08/governor-ivey-issues-amended-safer-at-home-order-6/ @ALPublicHealth #TogetherAL #MaskUpAL #alpolitics 1/5

We are seeing a drop in our hospitalizations & daily positive #COVID19 numbers. I have no doubt this is a result of our mask mandate. I look forward to the days where we don’t need to wear a mask, but we can’t lose the ground we've gained. #TogetherAL #MaskUpAL #alpolitics 2/5

I appreciate the efforts of our teachers & administrators who are going to great lengths to keep our students safe. It is not an easy task to add increased sanitation & social distancing measures on top of your daily tasks. #TogetherAL #MaskUpAL #alpolitics 3/5

We must continue to #MaskUpAL & social distance. Abiding by these guidelines creates a whole host of challenges that I know aren’t easy to deal with, but we must remain dedicated until our cases drastically decline or until we have a vaccine. #TogetherAL #alpolitics 4/5

Thank you to the people of Alabama for your understanding, for your patience, for your support & for your willingness to help us get through these difficult days. #TogetherAL #MaskUpAL #alpolitics 5/5