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New COVID-19 Death Reported In Escambia County, Alabama; Cases Increase To 112 Total
June 17, 2020
An additional COVID-19 death has been reported in Escambia County, Alabama, as the number of positive cases continue a steady climb.
There have now been four fatalities in the county with a total of 112 confirmed cases. There have been 37 cases reported in the past two weeks out of 442 tests, a positivity rate of about 8.4%.
Atmore Community Hospital has reported 69 positive cases, while 12 have been reported at D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital in Brewton.
Pictured: Atmore Community Hospital. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
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One Response to “New COVID-19 Death Reported In Escambia County, Alabama; Cases Increase To 112 Total”
8.4% rate is quite high from my understanding.
Looks like people are choosing to ignore safety precautions. Masks, social distancing, gatherings, and the like.
People better start listening to facts, instead of alternative facts.
Here’s an idea that may get some folks attention: If the rates keep climbing, no football season in Alabama! Perish the thought!