Coronavirus Hits Alabama: The Week In News

BIRMINGHAM, AL — The coronavirus spreading throughout the country has placed lives on hold, closed businesses and schools and has been the central focus of residents in the Birmingham metro all week.

From the moment the first Alabama case of the COVID-19 virus was announced March 13, the number of cases has increased exponentially in the state, causing municipal, county and statewide agencies to spring to action in order to try to halt the spread of the virus.

Here are some of the stories that made headlines on patch this past week, most of which involving the deadly virus that has the entire city waiting for what is to come:

UAB To Begin Coronavirus Testing Monday

Birmingham-area hospitals and the Jefferson County Department of Health announced Friday their first appointment-only community coronavirus testing site — the
Downtown COVID-19 Testing Site, which will begin seeing patients by appointment Monday at
9 a.m.

Birmingham Coronavirus: $15 Million Response Plan Approved

Birmingham City Council approved a $15 million COVID-19 Response Plan Tuesday night to fund police, fire, public works and a stimulus program for small businesses impacted by the spread of the coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Non-Essential Jefferson County Businesses To Close

The Jefferson County Department of Health has ordered all non-essential businesses and services to close due to the risk of infection by the coronavirus.

Teen Charged In Deadly Birmingham Shooting

Birmingham police have arrested a Cottondale teen in connection with a recent shooting that left one man dead.

Legion Field A Possible Location For Future Coronavirus Testing

Birmingham's Council President William Parker said he has been in close contact with local officials about the possibility of opening Legion Field as a testing site for the coronavirus.