STDs surge in Alabama following pandemic dip; these counties saw the highest STD rates in 2021 - AL.com

Alabama saw a dip in reported STDs during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic as many clinics slowed or stopped testing, but cases were back up in 2021.

Alabama - and the rest of the nation - saw a significant decline in reported sexually transmitted diseases in 2020. But that doesnt mean cases actually decreased - and if 2021 numbers are any guide, … [+3765 chars]

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