HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — On Saturday night, the 'Stay At Home' order went into full effect. Gov. Kay Ivey issued the health order on Friday to minimize the spread of COVID-19.
WZDX News caught up with law enforcement and locals to learn how this will impact them.
"I think that if people maintain their social distancing, it's good to stay healthy and active, and as long as you're maintaining that six feet, I think it's good to have some sort of normalcy," says Huntsville native Abby Knowling.
Knowling like many other folks are aware of the 'Stay At Home' order that went into effect statewide. Activities at places like nightclubs, gyms, and salons are excluded from things people are allowed to do.
Huntsville police says officers will not stop and issue citations for people being out while following social distancing guidelines.
"This health order, along with Huntsville Police, we're wanting people to understand that this is another move towards more social distancing," says Public Information Officer, Lt. Michael Johnson.
However, Lt. Johnson says a maximum of ten people is still in effect. "If we get a call about a house party or a large gathering, that is something that we're going to investigate and we're going to take very seriously."
Huntsville resident James West understands the new measure.
"The spreading was kind of underestimated in the beginning, but now it's like it's really starting to grow. Now it's in the U.S., and now multiple locations in the U.S. So I think that it's okay for cities to take precautions like that," says West.
"I support local businesses for sure, but in this type of situation it's nothing that anyone could prepare for and I think everyone is trying to do what they can to stay safe," added Knowling.
The order will go into effect until April 30th.
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