Alabama COVID Cases Increase To 157

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Situation Summary

In December 2019, a new (or novel) human coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) type emerged in China. At this time, it’s unclear how easily this virus is spreading between people. Patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection have reportedly had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of fever, cough, and shortness of breath appearing anywhere from 2 to 14 days after exposure. Learn more about coronaviruses, how they present, and how they are tested by visiting Human Coronaviruses.

This is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and the CDC are providing updated information and guidance as it becomes available.

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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Alabama Updated: March 22, 2020 4:30 p.m. (CT)
County of Residence	Cases
Baldwin	2
Calhoun	1
Chambers	2
Cullman	2
Elmore	6
Jackson	1
Jefferson	71
Lamar	1
Lauderdale	2
Lee	16
Limestone	1
Madison	16
Marion	1
Mobile	2
Montgomery	3
Shelby	17
St. Clair	3
Talladega	1
Tuscaloosa	7
Walker	1
Washington	1
Total	157

 

Total Tested: 1,602
Deaths: 0

http://alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/2019-coronavirus.html