SYLACAUGA, Ala. – COVID-19 has become a mainstay in our society, and people are learning to cope with the virus and adapt to the new style of life associated with it.
Although the world is adapting to the virus, the numbers are not declining at all.
From the the time of the first initial case in Alabama, the trend of cases has been on the rise rapidly.
On June 12, 1,052 people tested positive, marking the first time the state has hit 1,000 or more new cases in a day.
The CDC says to stay weary of fever, coughing and shortness of breath as those are the main symptoms.
The CDC also still advises the take the following safety precautions to avoid becoming infected with the virus:
- Wash you hands often
- Avoid close contact
- Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others
- Cover coughs and sneezes
- Clean and disinfect
- Monitor your health
