Coronavirus Cases Top 450 In Jefferson County, 2,100 Statewide

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Jefferson County leads the state in the number of reported coronavirus cases, doubling the number reported by Shelby County — the county with the second most cases in the state. As of Tuesday afternoon, 454 cases had been confirmed in Jefferson County.

The Alabama Department of Public Health shows 11 reported deaths in Jefferson County, with five of those confirmed as deaths from the illness. Reported Deaths and Died From Illness numbers represent the number of individuals who have a positive lab result and are now deceased.

To count a person who died from COVID-19 disease, the medical record of the deceased person has to be reviewed by a physician and Infectious Disease and Outbreak staff. Once review is complete, if the death is attributed to COVID-19, the individual will also appear in Died From Illness. Reported Death totals are cumulative and will never decrease.

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Statewide, more than 2,100 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed. The state lists 56 reported deaths, with 39 confirmed from the illness. Nearly 15,000 people statewide have been tested.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced the launch of altogetheralabama.org, an online resource that will serve as a hub of information for the state’s response to the coronavirus crisis.

The site becomes the state’s official guide to COVID-19 relief efforts, to help empower those affected by the outbreak and those who want to offer support.

The website is designed to be a comprehensive guide to aid in navigating all issues related to the COVID-19 response. Individuals and business owners can seek help and identify state and federal resources that can provide a lifeline in the form of low-interest loans and financial assistance.

We wanted to quickly create a trusted resource that centralizes information, resources and opportunities for businesses and individuals in need of support,” Ivey said. “We are all in this together.”

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