COVID-19 Update
Governor Kay Ivey issued her eighteenth supplemental emergency proclamation containing an amended Safer at Home Order that includes a statewide mask requirement. Individuals will be required to wear a mask or other facial covering when in public and in close contact with other people, as described in the order. This amended order extends until Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
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What does the investigation process for a COVID-19 death look like?
When a death occurs in a person who tested positive for COVID-19, the record is reviewed by an Alabama Department of Public Health physician to determine factors related to deaths and whether the death is attributable to COVID-19. An additional investigation is carried out for any infant death in Alabama, regardless of suspected cause. Thus, the process takes additional time and consultation to determine contributory factors and any measures to prevent future deaths. No details on deaths can be provided due to patient privacy and HIPAA compliance.