Health Officials Concerned About 2nd Wave

Health Officials Concerned About 2nd Wave

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New this evening -- 2 new studies suggest people with the "o" blood type may have an advantage in the global pandemic.

They may be less vulnerable to catching the coronavirus.

If they do, they are less likely to get really sick from it.

The research shows more evidence blood type could play a role in the spread of the disease.

Health officials in madison county are concerned about a second wave of coronavirus.

Tonight -- 5 counties in north alabama are at a very high risk of coronavirus spread.

Crestwood hospital c-e-o doctor pam hudson says she believes madison county experienced it's first big wave of coronavirus over the summer.

Hudson explained the importance of the safety measures we are taking to stop transmission.

"the virus is out there.

And it is maybe in some people in this room.

We cheat the virus by staying away from each other and masking and washing our hands.

All we are trying to do is keep the transmission level down."

Right now, madison county is at low risk according to the state