Alabama sees decrease in positive COVID-19 tests

Alabama sees decrease in positive COVID-19 tests

[ad_1] MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – The map on Alabama’s COVID-19 dashboard is still solid red. Community transmission remains high, but that could change soon. “Our hope and expectation is they continue to fall,” said Dr. Wes Stubblefield with the Alabama Department of Public Health. Community transmission remains high in Alabama.(Source: ADPH) The doctor explained that […]

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Alabama doctors explain what’s known about new Omicron strain

Alabama doctors explain what’s known about new Omicron strain

[ad_1] Alabama – A new COVID-19 variant has been identified. The Omicron sub-variant, being called ‘Stealth Omicron’ or BA.2, has been reported in at least 40 countries around the globe and multiple states in the U.S. Ba.2 is on the Alabama Department of Public Health’s radar. ADPH Spokesperson, Dr. Karen Landers, says the “stealth” nickname […]

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Every Alabama county at 'high risk' of COVID-19 spread

Every Alabama county at ‘high risk’ of COVID-19 spread

[ad_1] (WHNT) — Every county in Alabama is listed at a “high risk” for COVID-19 spread, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH). The increased risk comes as the Omicron variant surges statewide. ADPH’s COVID-19 Dashboard lists four categories for COVID-19 transmission: low, moderate, substantial, and high. If a county is labeled as […]

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