Coronavirus

Alabama reports two new coronavirus cases in Lee County. Here’s the full list.

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There are now three cases of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, in Lee County, Alabama, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health.

The first case was confirmed by the Alabama Department of Public Health in Lee County around 7:20 p.m. March 15. The person that contracted COVID-19 is an East Alabama Medical Center employee in Opelika.

More information about the newly diagnosed residents has not been released.

According to a press release from the hospital, the individual’s systems are “mild” and they are currently quarantined at home.

“We are closely monitoring every patient, visitor and employee; and have taken every precaution to minimize the spread of COVID-19,” the hospital said in the release.

Alabama’s current case count stands at 39. There are currently no deaths associated with COVID-19 in the state.

The complete breakdown of cases by county are below:

  • Baldwin: 1
  • Elmore: 2
  • Lee: 3
  • Jefferson: 21
  • Limestone: 1
  • Madison: 1
  • Montgomery: 2
  • Shelby: 4
  • St. Clair: 1
  • Tuscaloosa: 3

For more information on COVID-19 testing in Alabama, visit the Alabama Department of Health’s page.

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Tandra Smith is the Ledger-Enquirer’s newest reporter. A Georgia Southern University graduate, she’s covered everything from protests to hurricanes and more. Here in Columbus and the Chattahoochee Valley, she will focus on breaking and trending news.
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