2020 coronavirus pandemic in Alabama
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| Disease | COVID-19 |
|---|---|
| Virus strain | SARS-CoV-2 |
| Location | Alabama, U.S. |
| First case | Montgomery County |
| Arrival date | March 13, 2020 |
| Confirmed cases | 39 |
Deaths | 0 |
| Official website | |
| Alabama Department of Public Health | |
This article details the viral pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of March 17, 2020, the Alabama Department of Public Health confirmed 39 positive cases of coronavirus in the state.[1][2]
Timeline[edit]
On March 17, the Alabama Department of Public Health confirmed that the number of positive coronavirus cases had increased to 39 in the state.[2]
Statistics[edit]
| 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases in Alabama[1]
Updated March 17, 2020 | |
|---|---|
| County | Confirmed Cases |
| Baldwin | 1 |
| Elmore | 2 |
| Lee | 3 |
| Jefferson | 21 |
| Limestone | 1 |
| Madison | 1 |
| Montgomery | 2 |
| Shelby | 4 |
| St. Clair | 1 |
| Tuscaloosa | 3 |
| Total | 39 |
Impact on sports[edit]
On March 12, the National Collegiate Athletic Association cancelled all winter and spring tournaments, most notably the Division I men's and women's basketball tournaments, affecting colleges and universities statewide.[3] On March 16, the National Junior College Athletic Association also canceled the remainder of the winter seasons as well as the spring seasons. [4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH)". Alabama Department of Public Health. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
- ^ a b Staff, WSFA. "Alabama coronavirus cases climb to 39; Closures ordered in some counties". WSFA. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
- ^ NCAA cancels remaining winter and spring championships NCAA, March 12, 2020
- ^ NJCAA cancels spring sports, basketball nationals amid coronavirus outbreak MLive.com, March 16, 2020
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