Decatur state of businesses update
Some restaurants have been forced to close due to COVID-19.
How the pandemic is impacting local businesses By Madison Scarpino | February 2, 2021 at 6:51 PM CST - Updated February 2 at 6:52 PM
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Many businesses nationwide have been affected by COVID-19. Sam’s Sports Bar and Grille in Decatur is closing after 6 years, citing struggles linked to the pandemic.
Decatur Morgan County Chamber of Commerce President John Seymour says there have been a handful of restaurants that were forced to close because they were just not equipped to deal with COVID-19 guidelines.
Seymour says staffing has been the main issue. Many restaurants are forced to close and reopen because employees have been exposed to COVID-19.
Morgan County State of Healthcare Forum addresses impact of pandemic on community
Decatur Morgan County Chamber of Commerce and Decatur Morgan Hospital leaders discuss pandemic and the community.
Morgan County now offering counseling for healthcare workers By Madison Scarpino | January 28, 2021 at 9:53 PM CST - Updated January 28 at 9:54 PM
MORGAN CO., Ala. (WAFF) - The coronavirus continues to strain local and federal resources, but the pandemic is also taking a toll on frontline healthcare workers.
An annual health forum in Morgan County became a high-stakes status report for the area’s hospital’s and healthcare employees.
Among the speakers was Decatur Morgan Hospital President Kelli Powers who says the hospital system is providing free counseling for workers to help with the mental strains of the ongoing pandemic.