Coronavirus Updates

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. 

Auburn employees to work remotely until April 10

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn employees will work remotely, if their job allows it, beginning Monday, March 16. Chief Operating Officer Ron Burgess wrote in an email to faculty and staff that they should begin working remotely no later than close of business on Monday. 

Auburn Players and Coaches React to the End of SEC and NCAA Play Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic

Auburn, AL (EETV)- Thursday was an emotional ride for Auburn Athletics as the SEC and NCAA canceled all operations during the rest of the 2020 spring athletics season. This ended all athletics including basketball, baseball, softball, swimming and diving, and tennis.

Auburn University to move to online instruction through April 10 as coronavirus pandemic continues

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn University is transitioning to online classes only from March 16 to April 10, the university announced Thursday afternoon. The university is recommending that students not return to campus from spring break.

SEC Cancels the SEC Basketball Tournament and Restricts all On-Campus Sporting Events Due to COVID-19

Nashville, TN (EETV)- The SEC Tournament will no longer be allowing fans to attend the remaining games after due to the growing concerns of the coronavirus. This comes after the NCAA restricted fans from attending the NCAA Tournament.