Federal Guidelines

Happening today -- we're expected to learn more about what it will take for the state to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic.

We know governor kay ivey has a committee working on the details -- and they are expected to report back to her today.

Waay 31's rodneya ross is live at big spring park with a look at what is needed before states can start to reopen the economy.

The federal government issued a three-phase proposal that will help states determine how they will reopen.

But before the phases start, here's what needs to happen.

States should have a downward trajectory of both influenza-like illnesses and coronavirus cases within a 14-day period.

There should also be a downward trajectory of both documented cases and positive cases as a percent of the total tests in those 14 days.

And states' hospitals should be able to treat all patients without crisis care and have robust testing in place for at-risk health care workers.

Today, governor kay ivey plans to review recommendations from a small business commission, the state's congressional delegation, and her coronavirus task force to help determine what reopening the state's economy will look like.

Once we learn