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Alabama tops 5,000 COVID-19 cases as closure order nears deadline

DeKalb County, Ala., is home to one of the Alabama Department of Public Health's seven Mobile Medical Stations. Here, EMA Director Anthony Clifton, right in red, and DeKalb Regional Hospital CEO Cory Ewing, center, discuss set up of the station while Ider Rescue Squad member Jason Mitchell, left, assists with set up.
DeKalb County, Ala., is home to one of the Alabama Department of Public Health's seven Mobile Medical Stations. Here, EMA Director Anthony Clifton, right in red, and DeKalb Regional Hospital CEO Cory Ewing, center, discuss set up of the station while Ider Rescue Squad member Jason Mitchell, left, assists with set up.

By Associated Press 2 min read

Alabama on Monday topped 5,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus as the state weighs a decision on whether to extend closure orders past April 30.

The Alabama Department of Public Health said Monday that the state had 5,008 known cases of COVID-19. There had been 113 confirmed deaths and the state was investigating an additional 50 deaths in COVID-19 patients.

The state’s current stay home order, which has closed many nonessential businesses, lasts through April 30.

Alabama Gov. Ivey’s office said the governor and State Health Officer Scott Harris will be reviewing and announcing a plan on or before April 28. Ivey is set to receive input from the state’s congressional delegation this week.

A Birmingham City Council member on Monday asked health officials to release additional information about COVID-19 cases by zip code. He also said there needs to be additional testing to track the spread of the virus.