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Updated Alabama COVID-19 cases

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Update: Monday 3/30 at 8:00 p.m. The ADPH has confirmed 947 cases of COVID-19 in the state. Lee County now has 74 cases. There are six confirmed deaths in the state. The ADPH has tallied 6,531 total people have been tested for coronavirus in the state.

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. 

Auburn University’s Kreher Preserve and Nature Center will remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- University’s Kreher Preserve and Nature Center plans to remain open to the public amidst county-wide COVID-19 closures. 

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.

The Harbert College of Business ranked among the top 30 public business schools in the nation

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) -The U.S. News & World Report has ranked Auburn Univesity's Harbert College of Business as one of the top 30 public schools in the nation. 

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 Auburn Club Allows Students To Gain Hands-On Experience and Certification With Wildland Fires

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- There is an exciting new student organization at Auburn. The Wildland Fire Club or WFC has been created at Auburn University to allow students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience as well as help them earn the Wildland FireFighter Type 2 certification. 

Pet of the Week: Chrissy

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Our Pet of the Week is Chrissy! This chunk of sweetness is patiently waiting for you to come to your senses and come meet her.

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. 

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. 

Creekwood Company Drops Application to Build a Quarry in Lee County

Opelika, AL (EETV)- City officials in Opelika annouced that CreekWood has withdrawn their application to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.

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.