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https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-doug-jones-praises-governor-iveys-decision-to-enact-statewide-mask-ordinance	Senator Doug Jones Praises Governor Ivey's Decision to Enact Statewide Mask Ordinance	2020-07-15	2020	2020-07	Democrat	House	AL	Doug Jones	J000300	www.jones.senate.gov			legacy	BIRMINGHAM-U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today praised Alabama Governor Kay Ivey's decision to enact a statewide mask ordinance and limits on public gatherings. With COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths rising across Alabama, Senator Jones has continued to urge Alabamians to follow guidance from public health officials to wear masks, social distance, and stay home as much as possible. "Governor Ivey did the right thing today by enacting a statewide mask policy. Unlike her counterparts in other Deep South states, Governor Ivey is clearly following the advice of health care professionals. Many Alabama communities in COVID-19 hotspots have already taken this step, which will help limit the spread of this virus and reduce the strain on our struggling hospitals and health care workers, and it just makes sense to do it on a statewide basis said Senator Jones, a member of the Senate Health Committee. "We all want to move past this deadly, disruptive pandemic. By taking the simple steps of wearing a mask and social distancing, we can each do our part to protect lives and livelihoods." The mask ordinance goes into effect at 5:00 p.m. CT tomorrow. More details about the order areavailable here. ###	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z