Gov. Ivey Announces Launch Of New Coronavirus Search Engine Tool

MONTGOMERY, AL — Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the launch of a coronavirus search engine tool that enhances the state’s official resource site, altogetheralabama.org. Through a public-private partnership between Yext and the state of Alabama, the platform will provide real-time answers to questions about everything from the virus itself, through a symptom checker that was developed at UAB, to upcoming testing site locations.

Using this search engine, someone can type a question about COVID-19 and get instant results directing them to answers from our local, state and federal partners.

“My priority as governor is making sure every Alabamian has the most accurate, up-to-date information about COVID-19, so we can keep our families safe,” Ivey said. “To help with this, we’ve partnered with our friends in the private sector, Yext, to build this search engine tool that works in conjunction with our official resource site Altogether Alabama.”

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The search engine provides factual information regarding this new virus and will provide additional information that complements the work of the Alabama Department of Health.

"I want to express my gratitude to Yext for donating services and support for the covid19.alabama.gov information hub," State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said, "This further enables the Alabama Department of Public Health and the state of Alabama to provide our residents with vital resources to health information during this COVID-19 pandemic."

This service is free of charge and can be accessed either through altogetheralabama.org or directly at covid19.alabama.gov.

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