The state of Alabama on Wednesday reported its 1 millionth case of Covid-19Ìýsince March 2020, when reporting began, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health.Ìý
More than 85,000 cases have been reported in the first two weeks of 2022 alone as every county in the state reports high community transmission and the omicron variant continues to run rampant among Alabamians.Ìý
Meanwhile, the percentage of tests coming back positive in Alabama was 41.1% as of Wednesday,Ìýwith more than 110,000 people seeking tests in Alabama over the past week, ADPH data shows.ÌýÌý
ADPH notes the case numbers include confirmed and probable cases, with the latter group including those who tested positive using an antigen test,Ìýthose whoÌýwereÌýa known close contact for a case and metÌýclinical criteria,Ìýand thoseÌýwho had Covid-19 listed on their death certificate as aÌýcontributing factor.ÌýÌý
Health officials continue to strongly encourage preventive measures to combat the virus’ spread, such as hand washing, facial coveringsÌýand vaccination. to find a vaccination site.Ìý
