This is the latest on the coronavirus situation in Alabama from the Alabama Department of Public Health as of Sunday evening: In December 2019, a new (or novel) human coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) type emerged in China. At this time, it’s unclear how easily this virus is spreading between people. Patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection have reportedly had mild to severe respiratory…
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency and closed public schools for two-and-a-half weeks as the state reported its first cases of coronavirus. The Alabama Department of Public Health recommends that people cancel or avoid large public gatherings with more than 500 people, excluding schools and workplaces. Alabama was one of the last states to report a case….
Flu season is in full swing, and experts are warning that now is the time to take precautions so that you don’t catch the illness. According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, this year’s flu season had its earliest start in 10 years- since the 2009 H1N1 outbreak. “We’re seeing it everywhere in the state,” Epidemiologist Supervisor Amanda Ingram…
State health officials have announced that Alabama’s infant mortality rate has dropped to the lowest level in history. The Alabama Department of Public Health says the infant mortality rate now stands at 7.0 deaths per 1,000 live births as of 2018. That marks an improvement over the 2017 rate of 7.4 and the 2016 rate of 9.1. A total of…
Mental health issues can affect almost anyone, especially around the holidays. “The holidays are sometimes a time of reflection when you miss people. Sometimes, others are gone in your life, and you sometimes feel a little longing for that,” Malissa Valdes-Hubert of the Alabama Department of Mental Health said. A new partnership between the Alabama departments of Mental Health and…
According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, heart disease is the single leading cause of death in Alabama. For people like Pike County resident Judy Tillery, raising awareness for heart disease hits a little closer to home. “I’ve had one brother pass away by the age of 55 from heart attack,” Tillery says. “Two of my brothers and my…
Here is the complete statement from the Alabama Department of Public Health: Hepatitis A virus identified in a food handler in Montgomery The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), in cooperation with Panera Bread in Montgomery, is investigating a food handler who is infected with hepatitis A virus. As a preventative measure, ADPH is suggesting customers who consumed food, whether…
Alabama Department of Public Health News Release: The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), working in conjunction with Auburn University, has conducted a review of cases of uveal melanoma among former Auburn students and employees. Based on the best available information, the study did not identify a cancer cluster among Auburn students and employees from 1980 through 2017. Uveal…
According to a statement released by Alabama Department of Public Health, two people have been attacked by foxes believed to be carrying rabies in Baldwin County within the last week. One of those cases occurred on July 6th, when a fox attacked a young teen and her dog, before running off. The second incident happened the day after, when a…
The flu continues to spread at a high rate across Alabama, and medical experts say the best prevention is still the flu shot. Nurse practitioner Pamela Ingram is seeing her fair share of flu patients. “More and more cases everyday,” Ingram said. She says influenza cases are being diagnosed daily at Greenville’s Stabler Clinic. “A lot of people will come…
