Alabama health officials say a cluster of respiratory illnesses in southeast Alabama has increased to 10, but they are closing their investigation. State Health Officer Dr. Don Williamson said the cases are unrelated and all have reasonable explanations. Health officials found no evidence of new or unexpected viruses or bacteria.
Doctors across Alabama have received notices from the State Department of Health about the unidentified respiratory illness that has killed two and hospitalized five more. The Center for Disease Control and the Alabama State Department of Health were investigating a cluster of hospital admissions Wednesday of people that have recently been admitted with flu-like symptoms in southeastern Alabama. Three remain hospitalized and two have been released. Dr.
Alabama health officials say a mysterious respiratory illness has left five people hospitalized and two dead in the southeastern part of the state. The state Department of Public Health says the seven people were admitted to hospitals in the Dothan area with a fever, cough and shortness of breath. Lab tests from all seven are being analyzed by the Centers for Disease Control. Health officials are urging hospital staff to wear masks when caring for patients suffering from respiratory problems.
Alabama's Emergency Management Agency is working with officials in Oklahoma to determine whether additional resources are needed in tornado-ravaged Moore, Oklahoma. The EF4 twister nearly wiped out the town killing more than two dozen people and leaving more than 200 injured. State EMA spokeswoman Yasamie August said the agency has been in contact with EMA officials in Oklahoma.
Alabama's Emergency Management Agency is working with officials in Oklahoma to determine whether additional resources are needed in tornado-ravaged Moore, Oklahoma. The EF4 twister nearly wiped out the town killing more than two dozen people and leaving more than 200 injured. State EMA spokeswoman Yasamie August said the agency has been in contact with EMA officials in Oklahoma.
Alabama's Emergency Management Agency is working with officials in Oklahoma to determine whether additional resources are needed in tornado-ravaged Moore, Oklahoma. The EF4 twister nearly wiped out the town killing more than two dozen people and leaving more than 200 injured. State EMA spokeswoman Yasamie August said the agency has been in contact with EMA officials in Oklahoma.