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Governor Ivey releases statement on Alabama’s first confirmed coronavirus case

Governor Kay Ivey on Friday, upon learning of Alabama’s first confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) case, released the following statement: “Along with my fellow Alabamians, I have closely monitored the rapidly changing events regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). As a state, we have taken precautionary measures and made preparations in the case that the virus would eventually reach … Continued

March 13, 2020

Alabama Secretary of State issues response to Coronavirus preparation

Last week, Alabama witnessed what may yet be another record voter turnout during a Presidential Preference Primary Election, as our state has seen over the last four major elections. With the severe weather and looming threat of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), more than 33 percent of all eligible Alabamians still participated in the Super Tuesday election. … Continued

March 12, 2020

No Alabama hospitals can independently test for coronavirus

No hospital in Alabama on Tuesday could independently test for coronavirus, said the head of the Alabama Hospital Association. The state’s own public health lab in Montgomery began testing for COVID-19 on March 5, and as of Tuesday, less than 20 people in Alabama have been tested since the virus was detected in late 2019, … Continued

March 11, 2020