HomeCOVID-19State of Alabama COVID-19 updateState of Alabama COVID-19 updateMon, March 1, 2021 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital TeamSHARE NOW SYLACAUGA, Ala. – COVID-19 numbers are slowly decreasing in the state of Alabama .According to the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 risk indicator, there is a low amount of COVID-19 activity in Talladega County placing it in the ‘yellow’ category.Talladega County is currently reporting 7,523 positive COVID-19 cases. Talladega County has reported a total of 163 deaths due to COVID-19.The state of Alabama alone is currently reporting 493,769 positive COVID-19 cases. Alabama has recorded 9,931 deaths due to COVID-19.There are currently 45,428 total hospitalizations across the state, placing hospitals across the state on critical diversion.Alabama is under a mask ordinance until March 5 to help slow the spread of the virus.Remember to wash your hands, properly wear masks in public, keep your hands away from your face, and continue to practice six-feet social distancing.For more information on COVID-19 numbers, click here.