Bill Nichols State Veterans Home sees nearly 90 confirmed COVID-19 cases
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Members of the Alabama National Guard conduct a disinfecting process at Bill Nichols State Veterans Home in Alexander City.

 Submitted / The Outlook

An investigation continues at Bill Nichols State Veterans Home in Alexander City as more residents have died due to complications of the coronavirus and there are nearly 90 cases at the facility.

The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs released a statement Thursday stating eight residents died from COVID-19 as 64 residents and 23 employees tested positive after the facility completed testing all staff and residents Saturday.

Cliff Williams is a staff writer for Tallapoosa Publishers.