Magic City Spotlight SPECIAL EDITION: Shelter-in-place ordinance enacted
Birmingham City Council approves shelter-in-place ordinance to slow spread of COVID-19
Under the ordinance, residents will be asked to remain at home and only leave for essential purposes. Those purposes include work; visiting essential businesses like grocery stores, financial institutions and gas stations; retrieving curbside pickup from restaurants; attending doctor’s appointments; and exercising outside, including biking, hiking and running – as long as six feet of social distancing is used.
Breaking News:#BhamStrong small business relief loan applications available
The Bham Strong loan fund is now available for small businesses in Birmingham needing financial assistance. Loan sizes range from $25,000, $20,000, $15,000, or $10,000 per business.
What does ‘shelter-in-place’ mean for you and your family?
Questions about the city’s new shelter-in-place ordinance? Get answers to frequently asked questions right here.
Text BHMCOVID to 888-777 for update-to-the-minute news
Stay in the know. Text BHMCOVID to 888-777 for the latest updates and information on COVID-19 news, closures, updates and key developments.
New COVID-19 testing site opens, appointments required
The new downtown testing site is located at the corner of University Boulevard and 22nd Street South. Those who think they need a test can call 205-975-1881 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. to schedule an appointment.
COVID-19 questions? Contact Department of Public Health
For COVID-19 testing sites and hours of operation, call the Alabama COVID-19 24/7 hotline at 1-888-264-2256.
For general COVID-19 questions, call 1-800-270-7268 or email covid19info@adph.state.al.us. Calls are answered from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Birmingham Park and Rec to provide lunches for students
The City of Birmingham and Birmingham Park and Rec will join the Summer Food Program in offering additional locations for Birmingham students to pick up sack lunches. Distribution at rec centers will last through the first week of April. Students are to pick up lunches from rec centers from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mayor Woodfin delivers message to city employees
Mayor Woodfin salutes city employees for their tireless commitment in serving our community during the COVID-19 crisis.
City holds tele-town halls to keep residents informed
In the wake of COVID-19, Mayor Woodfin hosted a series of Tele-Town Hall Meetings to discuss how the city is working to keep you and your families safe, as well as our businesses secure. Click to listen below.
#StrongHER: Celebrating Bham City Schools cafeteria workers
Ever since Birmingham City Schools closed this month, a group of women have still been reporting to work to make sure students receive well-balanced meals. These cafeteria employees from various Birmingham schools are making hundreds of lunches at Carver High School every day and packing up meals, which are placed on refrigerated trucks and delivered to Birmingham schools and rec centers for pick up.
Join Birmingham Museum of Art’s virtual tours on Facebook
The Birmingham Museum of Art may be closed to the public, but you can enjoy a virtual tour through the BMA Director’s Cut on Facebook. Museum director Dr. Graham Boettcher provides Facebook live discussions of various galleries and works of art.
Be smart, follow these CDC guidelines
Older adults and people who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19. Please consult with your health care provider about additional steps you may be able to take to protect yourself.
The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed
Practice social distancing and avoid close contact with one another (within about 6 feet)
Wash your hands often with soap and water or a hand sanitizer that is 60% alcohol
Avoid touching your face
Cover coughs or sneezes
Stay home if you are sick
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces
