State of Alabama COVID -19 update

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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 moderate amount of COVID-19 activity in Talladega County placing it in the ‘yellow’ category.

Talladega County is currently reporting 7,407 positive COVID-19 cases.  Talladega County has reported a total of 161 deaths due to COVID-19.

The state of Alabama alone is currently reporting 487,520 positive COVID-19 cases. Alabama has recorded 9,592 deaths due to COVID-19.

There are currently 45,128 total hospitalizations across the state.

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.


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