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In Lee County, more cases are filling hospitals and a critically ill Medal of Honor recipient

Lee County, home to Auburn University, is one of Alabama’s hardest-hit counties. Lab-confirmed cases of the coronavirus continue to rise there, and the county’s largest hospital is seeing a spike in hospitalizations. East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika has 20 patients hospitalized with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19. There are 21 more hospitalized patients, whom … Continued
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March 28, 2020

Alabama National Guard airman positive for COVID-19

An Alabama National Guard airman tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.  The airman, assigned to the 187th Fighter Wing  self-quarantined after experiencing symptoms, according to a statement released by Dannally Field officials Friday.  “Dannelly Field public health officials are working with military and state officials to monitor the airman who is recovering at home. The … Continued
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March 27, 2020

Attorney general partners with Facebook to stop price-gouging

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Friday announced a partnership with Facebook to address price-gouging on the social media site by people looking to profit from the COVID-19 pandemic.  “There is no question that unscrupulous operators are trying to take advantage of Alabamians looking to buy basic necessities to protect and sustain themselves and their … Continued
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March 27, 2020

Governor closes more businesses, but no stay-at-home order

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday ordered closed until April 17 numerous types of businesses where personal contact is close, as the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths continues to increase statewide. Business ordered temporarily closed include athletic events, entertainment venues, non-essential retail shops and service establishments with close contact. “I do not believe our … Continued
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March 27, 2020

Talladega race has been postponed

Talladega Superspeedway President Brian Crichton announced that the upcoming Geico 500 NASCAR race at the Talladega Superspeedway has been postponed. “As a result of the Coronavirus’ impact on our nation and the President’s declaration of a National Emergency, we have taken actions to protect the safety of our fans, competitors and the sport’s stakeholders,” Crichton … Continued
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March 27, 2020

COVID-19 cases reported in Northport, Hoover nursing homes

Two nursing assistants at a nursing home in Hoover and a resident at a nursing home in Northport have tested positive for COVID-19, according to an announcement from the company that manages the facilities. NHS Management, LLC, the company that owns and operates the nursing homes, announced that two nursing assistants at South Haven Health … Continued
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March 26, 2020