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At least 248 COVID deaths reported in Alabama in October

The cumulative death toll in Alabama has risen by 248 to 2,788 in October and by 124 in the last week alone.
October 19, 2020

COVID cases back at late June levels but could worsen again

The Alabama Department of Public Health data shows just 633 new cases of COVID-19 reported Tuesday, and 811 cases Wednesday. Rather than being a statistical anomaly, the numbers reflect an ongoing September decline in the number of new cases reported. The seven-day average of new cases per day — a measure that smooths out daily … Continued
September 9, 2020

Alabama has eighth most active coronavirus cases in U.S.

Alabama has more active coronavirus cases than 42 other states and Washington D.C. — including more than some states like New York, Michigan and Louisiana, which were some of the hardest-hit states early on the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday, the Alabama Department of Public Health reported 659 more Alabamians tested positive for the coronavirus. That … Continued
September 7, 2020

Nearly 32,000 Alabamians contracted the coronavirus in August

The Alabama Department of Public Health reported Monday — the last day in August — that another 696 Alabamians tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Throughout the month, 31,874 Alabamians were diagnosed with the coronavirus. That total does not include an unknown number of Alabamians who may have or have had the virus but were … Continued
September 1, 2020

536 Alabamians killed by COVID-19 in August

Over the weekend, the Alabama Department of Public Health confirmed an additional 50 deaths from COVID-19, taking the state’s COVID death toll to 2,067. With just one day left August, at least 536 deaths have been reported this month alone. August trails only the month of July in the number of Alabamians killed by COVID-19. … Continued
August 31, 2020