Coronavirus: Non-Essential Jefferson County Businesses To Close

JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL—The Jefferson County Department of Health has ordered all non-essential businesses and services to close due to the risk of infection by the coronavirus. As of Thursday afternoon, Jefferson County currently has more cases of the virus—34 total—than any other county in the state.

“As cases continue to increase in Jefferson County, we must take additional bold action to slow the spread of COVID-19," Jefferson County Health Officer, Dr. Mark Wilson, said during a news conference.

The order, which takes affect Friday at 5 p.m., applies to the following businesses/industries:

• Night clubs, bowling alleys, arcades, racetracks, indoor children’s play places, pool halls, adult gaming and entertainment venues
• Recreation facilities, including gyms and fitness centers, swimming pools and spas, excluding licensed physical therapy services
• Nail salons and spas
• Casinos
• Concert venues and auditoriums
• Theaters
• Tourist attractions (including museums, planetariums, parades)
• Body art facilities and tattoo services
• Tanning salons
• Massage parlors
• Waxing salons/threading salons
• Museums and Galleries
• Performing Arts centers/events/rehearsals
• Social clubs
• Fraternity and Sorority meetings and events
• Proms, formals and other similar events

This order supersedes all orders previously issued by Jefferson County's health officer and will remain in full force and effect for the duration of the current emergency conditions.

To view the order in its entirety, click here.

SEE ALSO:

• Coronavirus Cases In Alabama Climb To 78
• Alabama Coronavirus: Governor Issues Statewide Health Order

Watch Thursday afternoon's news conference with Jefferson County's health officer:

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