The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state has now reached 5,327 – with a total of 144 confirmed deaths resulting from the illness.

According to the Alabama Department of Public Health – there are currently 186 reported deaths in Alabama – with 42 of those remaining under investigation.  697 people have been hospitalized and the number tested stands at 48,387

Cherokee County has 13 confirmed cases out of 108 people tested – while in DeKalb County there have been 51 positive results out of 650 people tested; following 785 tests in Etowah County there are 110 confirmed cases and Calhoun County has 83 confirmed cases after a total of 820 people being tested there.