WAAY 31's Alexis Scott was live in Marshall County, the area considered to be a hotspot for coronavirus cases in North Alabama.
The state should reopen.
If governor ivey decides to follow the suggestion from the small business emergency task force report, businesses like this one can soon reopen by may 1st.
Even though the proposed reopening would happen in phases... some people i spoke with say they're still not sure if this is the right time.
Mary brewer, small business owner "i'm still just a little nervous.
I'm still just a little nervous.
I don't know if we're too soon because alabama came into this a little late," mary brewer operates a home furnishing company and also does air b-nb in guntersville.
Her work is on display at her son's bait and tackle shop... which is still open for business.
Shannon brewer, lake shore tackle shop "i've been open the whole time.
It was busier in the beginning.
I assume it'll go back to normal in the spring time.
I've been cleaning after every person so 'll just keep doing the same thing," brewer's air b-n-b has been closed since the coronavirus outbreak started because she doesn't want to risk anyone's health.
With the possibility of alabama re-opening in just a few weeks, she's says she's of two minds.
Mary brewer, small business owner "it's good because we don't want people coming right now so i went from my best year to my worst year," but she and her son are still seeing the good in all this because they get to make people's day by allowing them to do some fishing outside and not be cooped up in the house.
Shannon brewer,
After several stay-at-home orders in the Kansas City metro were amended, officials say reopening should not be viewed as a return..
While golf courses are opening, some events in parks like playing frisbee and football are not recommended in Denver.
