Lester and other towns across Alabama are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Lester, AL community.
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Alabama COVID-19 Cases
Alabama Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,659,936
Alabama New Coronavirus Deaths:
Alabama Total Coronavirus Deaths: 21,138
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Lester
How the evacuation of a nursing home in Alabama spread coronavirus
Jamie Harding, spokeswoman for the AARP of Alabama, said the transfer and subsequent outbreaks reveal shortcomings in the state’s approach to COVID-19 in nursing homes. More info »
al.com - 10/18/2020 06:44pmAlabama coronavirus updates: Here's the latest on COVID-19 cases - Montgomery Advertiser
Meanwhile, the NBA announced it is suspending its season after a Utah Jazz player tested positive for COVID-19. Here’s what we know about coronavirus in Alabama so far, but do check back for ... More info »
Montgomery Advertiser - 03/12/2020 12:00pmCoronavirus is ‘out of control’ in Alabama, warns health official
The novel coronavirus is “out of control” in Alabama, warned a state health official this week. Alabama has reported some 225,910 cases of COVID-19 to date, according to data from the state ... More info »
Fox News - 11/19/2020 05:55amCoronavirus hospitalizations in Alabama hit highest levels since August
Coronavirus hospitalization rates in Alabama are surging, hitting levels not seen since August, according to state health data. As of Monday, the state reported some 1,174 new hospitalizations due ... More info »
Fox News - 11/10/2020 02:50am