Alabama Tops 5,000 Positive Cases of COVID-19 As Closure Order Nears Ends
Alabama has topped 5,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus as the state weighs a decision on whether to extend closure orders.
The Alabama Department of Public Health said Monday that the state had 5,078 known cases of COVID-19. There had been 113 confirmed deaths and the state was investigating an additional 50 deaths in COVID-19 patients. The state’s current stay home order, which has closed many non-essential businesses, lasts through April 30.
Alabama Gov. Ivey’s office said the governor and State Health Officer Scott Harris will be reviewing and announcing a plan on or before April 28.
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