September 1, 2021
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There is not executive order mandating covid-19 testing or vaccination as of 8/23/2021. The Alabama Department of Health recommends that both schools and employers follow guidance issued by the CDC on testing and quarantining symptomatic and exposed individuals. Employers may develop their own policies and procedures for covid-19 testing and return to work guidelines based on current cdc guidelines. There is no mandated serial testing for business in the state of Alabama to remain operational. no government, school, or business in Alabama may demand that a constituent, student, or customer, respectively, be vaccinated for COVID-19 or show proof of his or her vaccination for COVID-19. The law’s new protections are in addition to existing medical or religious-based exemptions from immunizations. Furthermore, the law does not permit businesses to require proof of vaccination to provide services to consumers.
However, It does not prohibit private employers and healthcare facilities from requiring employees to receive COVID-19 vaccines as employment requirements. Private employers and healthcare facilities may require(mandate) COVID-19 vaccination as an employment requirement.
Mask
Recommended
Testing
Recommended for symptomatic or exposed individuals follow cdc guidance
Vaccination
Private employers and healthcare facility may mandate vaccination as employment requirements
Vaccine Pass
No requirements
References:
- COVID-19 News and Resources – Office of the Governor of Alabama
- Patients and Testing | Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) (alabamapublichealth.gov)
