Adph

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is stepping up its battle against a serious public health problem – cervical cancer.

Although there have been no cases of the virus spreading from person to person, the ADPH recommends that people with skin lesions potentially caused by Alaskapox keep the affected areas covered with a bandage and avoid sharing bedding or other linens.

ADPH also reported 73 more COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, bringing the state’s death toll to at least 3,711 deaths.

Tuesday’s high number was the product of a delay in reporting to ADPH due to the holiday weekend, the department said in a data note.