Information on the new mask ordinance in Jefferson County
Update on the Birmingham Face Covering Ordinance
Birmingham City Council extends face covering ordinance, sets public hearing date for Avondale Entertainment District designation
PRESS RELEASE Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Contact: Kim Garner
Phone: 205-254-2036
Email: kimberly.garner@birminghamal.gov
The Birmingham City Council voted to extend the city’s face covering ordinance until July 3, marking the fourth extension of the ordinance that was originally passed in April.
In May, the Council voted to reduce the fines and eliminate the possibility of arrest to anyone not complying with the order -- $25 fine for the first offense, $100 for the second, and $250 for the third offense.
“Health officials have been consistent in their stance that wearing a face covering in public can drastically reduce the spread of this virus,” Councilor Steven Hoyt said. “The goal of this ordinance is not to be punitive. It’s about raising awareness and educating the people. The more people we have wearing masks or face coverings, the sooner we can flatten the curve and start to turn the corner on this health crisis.”
The Council also voted to set a public hearing for Tuesday, June 23 to consider approving the designation and operation of the Avondale Entertainment District.
That public hearing will take place during the regularly scheduled meeting time at 9:30 a.m. at City Hall.
The designation would be the fourth of its kind in Birmingham with Uptown being approved in 2015, Pepper Place in 2018 and Five Points South in 2019. The boundaries of the entertainment district allow for open containers of alcohol to be carried outside of establishments, and in turn increase foot traffic in areas that are developed for music, restaurants and bars.
State law allows Class 1 municipalities in Alabama to have as many as five entertainment districts, leaving Birmingham with two additional districts available for the designation.
Council President William Parker said it’s crucial that the public have input into this pending designation while also adhering to the Jefferson County Department of Health’s social distancing guidelines, while also underlining the importance of extending the city's face covering ordinance.
“We want everyone’s voice to be heard. Not just on this issue, but on all the decisions we make,” President Parker said. “We’re going to be working through how that looks in the coming weeks. The Birmingham City Council is committed to having our decision making process be inclusive and transparent, especially during this public health crisis that has caused all cities to approach their meetings a little differently. Extending the face covering ordinance is a big part of that because while we want to hear from as many people as possible, we want to do so in a way that keeps everyone safe.”
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Updated List of Covid-19 Testing Sites Within Jefferson County
ACTON QUICK CARE CLINIC
Call 205-273-9424 for appointment; Health Care workers and First Responders call 205-525-6133
ALABAMA REGIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES
Call 205-407-9696 for appointment
AMERICAN FAMILY CARE CLINICS
Hoover (205-979-0888) Fairfield (205-786-5022) Birmingham (205-956-9192)
Gardendale (205-631-6834) Trussville (205-655-4002) Parkway East (205-833-6888)
BESSEMER QUICK CARE
Call 205-273-9424 for an appointment Healthcare First Responders call 205-525-6133
CAHABA MEDICAL CARE - WEST END
Call for an appointment West End (205-679-6325)
CHRIST HEALTH - WOODLAWN
Text "GUEST" to 74000 to receive instructions on testing
GARDENDALE URGENT CARE
Call for an appointment 205-285-8252
HOOVER URGENT CARE CLINIC
Call 205-987-6801 for an appointment
LEGION FIELD - ROSS BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER
Call 205-922-6843 for an appointment
MIDDLE CREEK MEDICAL - BESSEMER
Call 205-477-3737 to set up a time
NORWOOD CLINIC – FULTONDALE
Call 205-250-6424 for information
ROSS BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER
Call 205-92COVID for an appointment
TRUSSVILLE URGENT CARE
Call 205-655-1016 for an appointment
TRUSTCARE - MONTCLAIR RD.
Call 205-203-8226 for an appointment
UAB - 22ND ST. & UNIV. BLVD.
Call for an appointment 205-975-1881; Drive up, for eligible patients, appt. based. For rotating Community testing sites call 205-975-2819
URGENT CARE FOR CHILDREN
Vestavia (205-848-2273) Trussville (205-848-2273)
WALMART-ADAMSVILLE
Call 866-448-7719 for appointment
Information on the State of Emergency Declared and Curfew in Birmingham Alabama
How to report Covid-19 Price Gouging
As of March 13, a state order went into effect that made price gouging illegal in Alabama during the coronavirus pandemic.
In general, that means a price that’s 25% or higher than the average over the last 30 days is usually considered a violation. Sellers can be fined up to $1,000 per violation and blocked from doing business in Alabama.
You can also report price gouging by phone by calling 1-800-392-5658.
