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About 5 weeks remaining until Primary Election

About five weeks remain until the May Primary Election in Russell County. Election Day is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17 with polls open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Three polling places will be open […]

5 new COVID cases reported in Russell County Monday

Of today’s 109 reported cases, 86 (79%) were unvaccinated and 26 of today’s cases (24%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]

5 active cases of COVID-19 in Russell County

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.15%. Deaths: We are sad to report 5 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 417 deaths resulting in a 1.91% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known […]

LCDHD COVID-19 report for Thursday, Nov. 5

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 6.5%. Deaths: We regret we must report 1 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 84 deaths resulting in a 1.71% mortality rate (about 1 in 58) among known […]

LCDHD COVID-19 Report for Monday, Oct. 5

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 4.69%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 71 deaths resulting in a 2.34% mortality rate among known cases. This compares with […]