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Fresh produce being rinsed under running water

Mobile County Health Department Confirms Cyclosporiasis Case Tied to International Travel

James Bullard, July 20, 2026

The Mobile County Health Department has confirmed a local case of cyclosporiasis likely linked to international travel, as state health officials report a broader rise in cases across Alabama.

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Gloved medical worker performing a nasal swab diagnostic test, representative of COVID-19 testing procedures

Mobile County Confirms First COVID-19 Case: A Child Isolated at Home

James Bullard, March 19, 2020

Mobile County confirmed its first COVID-19 case on March 19, 2020 — a child isolating at home under a pediatrician’s care — as ADPH reported 68 cases statewide and issued new health orders covering the county.