Gov. Kay Ivey took part in a phone meeting with the Trump Administration and other governors on the coronavirus pandemic today and said she was eager to see Alabamians return to work and crank up the state’s economy.

Ivey praised Trump’s leadership in a statement from her press office. The governor urged Alabamians to stick with safeguards to slow the spread of COVID-19 over the next two weeks to help clear the way for ramping up business activity.

Trump addressed reopening America at a press conference today.

"The governor is grateful to the president for his Administration’s strong leadership and continued guidance during this unprecedented time,” Press Secretary Gina Maiola said. “She also appreciates the president supporting Alabama making decisions that are in the best interest of Alabamians, specifically as it relates to their personal and economic health.

“She will continue making these decisions, while carefully weighing both aspects of this situation. As the president mentioned, this will be data driven, rather than date driven.

"With his guidance, as well as that from her Coronavirus Executive Committee and our state’s congressional leaders, Governor Ivey looks forward to getting Alabama back to work and back to normal.

“She commends Alabamians for their cooperation and asks for their continued patience. Their willingness in the next two weeks is key to flattening the curve and getting our businesses rolling again.”

The statement came after Trump gave governors an overview of how to gradually began phasing out the restrictions that have stalled much of the economy.

“We’re starting our life again,” Trump said during his daily press briefing, according to the Associated Press. The president said governors would set the course for their own states with backing from the administration.

On Tuesday, Ivey outlined how she would rely on input from adviser groups and the state’s congressional delegation to develop a plan to resume business activity, which she said would be done incrementally.

The governor’s stay-at-home order is in effect until April 30. Ivey said she and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris would review recommendations no later than April 28 to help map out a plan.