Health Order Impact On Local Business

One local restaurant and bar is making adjustments to schedule regular professional cleanings to help keep customers and employees safer

Right now -- we're seeing the most patients, the most positive cases, and the most hospitalizations because of coronavirus -- but no restrictions.

Senator richard shelby took to twitter to voice his opinon of the extension.

He said he's proud governor ivey is taking steps to ensure the safty of all alabamians as we work to combat coronavirus.

The extension impacts almost all of us - including local businesses.

Furniture factory reopened today - after closing for two days to have a professional cleaning service come in.

Waay 31's sydney martin has more on what the business is doing to keep employees safe.

Justin crisler, furniture factory "it was kind of expected.

To be honest.

I didn't think there would be a closure again."

Furniture factory off meridian street in huntsville told me it's monitoring the coronavirus numbers- and weren't surprised when governor kay ivey extended the current safer at home order today.

Justin crisler, furniture factory, "i think it's pretty basic.

Follow the rules.

Do what the state has told us to do.

Try to follow the guidelines to the best of your ability."

Crisler told me safety is the restaurant's number one priority... and is actively working to keep customers and employees safe.

Justin crisler, furniture factory, "we feel comfortable using a professional company rather than just having an employee come out and wipe down tables."

The business told me it's making sure all employees wear a face mask, and are asking customers to abide by health guidelines to social distance..

Justin crisler, furniture factory, "keeping the economy going to me is a very important thing.

I believe people can make their own decisions.

If you decide you want to come to furniture factory feel free to do that.

We aren't telling people they need to stay away and we aren't telling people they need to