Just prior to this time last year, we had been watching with
concern as cases of novel coronavirus infections were overwhelming hospitals in
other parts of the world, and new cases were emerging across many parts United
States. When the first cases were identified in all of Alabama’s neighboring
states, we understood that it would only be a matter of time before cases would
be identified in Jefferson County, and that there was a good chance that
infections were already spreading undetected in our area. On March 13, 2020,
Jefferson County announced its first COVID-19 case. The Jefferson County
Department of Health had been preparing for this type of pandemic/crisis
through trainings and enactment exercises with other local, state and federal
agencies. This pandemic was unprecedented and allowed us to put our practiced
competencies into action.
In order to provide a comprehensive snapshot of the year in
review, we compiled COVID-related events, activities and milestones to depict
important undertakings that occurred throughout the pandemic.
Please click on the links below to view:
Comprehensive OP ED
COVID-19 one-year timeline