Coronavirus Updates

Updated Alabama COVID-19 cases

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Update: Wednesday 4/8 at 6:00 p.m. The ADPH has confirmed 2,499 cases of COVID-19 in the state. Lee County has 190 cases. There are 48 confirmed deaths in the state and 67 reported deaths. Nearly 19,000 people in the state have been tested for the coronavirus and 314 have been hospitalized.

Model suggests Alabama is equipped for peak of COVID-19 outbreak, cases statewide continue to grow

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - The total number of cases in Alabama continues to rise, but the state might be ready for it, at least according to one model from the University of Washington. 

College of Business professor suggests we “Flee Until We Can Fight” Coronavirus

AUBURN, Ala- Business school professors use the concept of “fight, flee, or freeze” to assess responses to threats similar to those posed by coronavirus such as economic downturns, supply chain problems, and disruptive innovations.

Governor Ivey issues Stay at Home order, Alabamians told to stay home throughout April

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Alabama will begin a stay at home order Saturday, Governor Ivey announced Friday afternoon. 

Auburn Coaches launch PSA to call for "teamwork" during the COVID-19 Outbreak

Auburn, AL (EETV)- Auburn coaches Gus Malzhan, Bruce Pearl, and Butch Thompson have teamed together to help raise awareness for the COVID-19 outbreak through PSA's created by Auburn's Marketing and Communications.

Auburn Professor Spencer Durham named to Alabama’s Coronavirus Task Force

Dr. Spencer Durham, associate clinical professor in Auburn University’s Harrison School of Pharmacy, has been named to Alabama’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force by Governor Kay Ivey. 

Dana Marquez Sews Surgical Masks for Health Care Workers Around the Country

Auburn, AL (EETV)- Associate Athletic Director Dana Marquez is using a part of his normal job to make a difference durinng the pandemic. In an athletic department meeting, director Allen Greene urged his staff to find ways to help during the pandemic which led to Marquez volunteering to sew surgical masks.

A look at how COVID-19 has spread in Alabama, from the first case to over 800 cases

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - The novel coronavirus has swept through all 50 states in the country, hitting places like New York, New Jersey and California especially hard.

Auburn to combine spring and summer graduations

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn University will combine its spring and summer graduations, the university announced Friday afternoon. The graduations are contingent on public health circumstances but are scheduled for August 8-9. 

Auburn University's summer classes will be online, summer study abroad programs canceled

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn University announced in an email Friday morning that summer classes will be held online this year. 

Auburn veterinary school donating ventilators to help COVID-19 patients

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Hospitals around the country are facing an urgent need for ventilators to help treat COVID-19 patients. Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine is stepping up to donate necessary supplies.

Alabama reports it's first coronavirus death

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - The Alabama Department of Public Health has reported is the first coronavirus related death. 

COVID-19 Update: Number of cases nationwide rise, Alabamians encouraged to stay at home

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - COVID-19 has now hit every state in the country, with West Virginia being the last to report its first case last week.

Auburn, Opelika mayors asking citizens to "shelter in place" as COVID-19 cases increase statewide

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn and Opelika residents are being asked to "shelter in place" by mayors Ron Anders and Gary Fuller. 

New restrictions announced as the number of COVID-19 cases in Alabama continues to rise

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) -The Alabama Department of Public Health has issued new restrictions as they attempt to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus. These restrictions apply to all Alabama counties and are in effect from now until April 6. 

Auburn University instruction will be online rest of semester, graduation postponed

New date announced for primary runoff election

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) -Governor Kay Ivey has announced the Primary runoff election will be moved to July 14, 2020. 

SEC Officially Cancels all Competition Through Spring 2020

The SEC has offically canceled all competition through the spring of 2020 including all spring football games due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Governor Ivey Issues statement as Alabama attempts to limit the spread of the Coronavirus

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) -On Tuesday, March 17, The Alabama Department of Public health released updated guidelines as they attempt to limit the spread of the novel Coronavirus. 

First case of COVID-19 reported in Lee County

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - The first case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Lee County, the Alabama Department of Public Health announced Sunday afternoon.