Christopher R. Hope, M.D. What it means for Holy Week Let’s look at three facts as it relates to COVID-19 in the east Alabama region: 1. Test kits for the COVID-19 coronavirus continue to be limited. 2. COVID-19 testing must be prioritized for those most at risk for serious illness and to maintain a healthy crisis workforce. 3. Unfortunately, not everyone with COVID-19 has symptoms. On a normal day, Dr. Christopher Hope is a sleep medicine specialist at East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC).