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What can you do during Alabama’s stay-at-home order?  On Friday, April 3 at 4 p.m. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey issued a state-wide stay-at-home order. The order will take effect on April 4 at 5 p.m.   “The COVID-19 is an imminent threat to our way of life, and you need to understand we have passed urging people to stay at home, it is now the way of life,” stated Alabama Governor Kay Ivey in a press conference.  Many Alabama residents, however, continue to have questions about what they can and cannot do while the order is under effect.  What can you do?  The Governor’s order specifically notes nine reasons that someone is allowed to leave their home:  “To obtain necessary supplies” “To obtain or provide necessary services” “To attend religious services” “To take care of others” “To work” “To engage in outdoor activity” “To seek shelter” “To travel as required by law” “To see family members”  But there are some caveats, that enforce CDC and Federal guidelines for individuals regarding social distancing.  Grocery stores will be limited to their emergency maximum occupancy limits of 50% of their maximum occupancy.  Restaurants are still open but are limited to methods of curbside pickup and delivery. Additionally, on Twitter shortly after the announcement Ivey stated that individuals are encouraged to still utilize these take out services to support their local economies.   Religious services are limited to 10 people, or to “drive-in”...