HomeLocalState of Alabama COVID-19 updateState of Alabama COVID-19 updateMon, April 26, 2021 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital TeamSHARE NOW SYLACAUGA, Ala. – COVID-19 numbers are increasing throughout some parts 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 ‘green’ category.Talladega County is currently reporting 8,130 positive COVID-19 cases. Talladega County has reported a total of 174 deaths due to COVID-19.The state of Alabama alone is currently reporting 526,348 positive COVID-19 cases. Alabama has recorded 10,852 deaths due to COVID-19.There are currently 48,615 total hospitalizations across the state.Alabama is not longer under a mask mandate. Masks are encouraged but not required.Remember to wash your hands, properly wear masks in public, keep your hands away from your face, and continue to practice social distancing.For more information about COVID-19 in Alabama, click here.