Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has announced the state’s mask order -which was set to expire on Sunday – has been extended until Friday, December 11th. However, she did roll back restrictions on retail stores and restaurants, and close contact service providers such as hair and nail salons, allowing them to return to full capacity if everyone follows CDC guidelines. An exception to social-distancing rules will be allowed for many businesses, including barber shops, hair salons, gyms, and restaurants, if people are wearing masks and separated by a barrier such as plexiglass partitions.