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Eddie Burkhalter

Eddie Burkhalter is a reporter at the Alabama Political Reporter. You can email him at [email protected] or reach him via Twitter.

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State’s order closing businesses wrongfully blocks abortions, ACLU and clinics say

UPDATE at 8:15 p.m.: Federal Judge Myron Thompson issued a temporary restraining order Monday night, barring the state of Alabama from prohibiting abortions during the novel coronavirus outbreak. The temporary restraining order comes after abortion clinics and the ACLU sued the state, alleging that the statewide business closures ordered last week wrongfully and illegally prohibited … Continued
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March 30, 2020

UAB to begin preclinical testing of potential COVID-19 vaccine

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is putting six labs to work testing a potential vaccine for COVID-19, the university announced Monday.  Scientists at UAB will be conducting preclinical testing on mice of Gaithersburg, Maryland-based Altimmune’s vaccine called AdCOVID. Once that testing is complete the company could begin testing on humans later this year, according … Continued
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March 30, 2020

Alabama nursing homes seeing increase in COVID-19 cases

Nursing homes in Alabama care for the most vulnerable to serious complications and death from COVID-19, and by Saturday there were at least eight confirmed cases in six homes across the state.  It came as no surprise when confirmed cases started coming in, said John Matson, director of communications at the Alabama Nursing Home Association, … Continued
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March 28, 2020

Alabama National Guard airman positive for COVID-19

An Alabama National Guard airman tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.  The airman, assigned to the 187th Fighter Wing  self-quarantined after experiencing symptoms, according to a statement released by Dannally Field officials Friday.  “Dannelly Field public health officials are working with military and state officials to monitor the airman who is recovering at home. The … Continued
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March 27, 2020

Attorney general partners with Facebook to stop price-gouging

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Friday announced a partnership with Facebook to address price-gouging on the social media site by people looking to profit from the COVID-19 pandemic.  “There is no question that unscrupulous operators are trying to take advantage of Alabamians looking to buy basic necessities to protect and sustain themselves and their … Continued
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March 27, 2020

Alabama community colleges online for rest of semester

Alabama’s community colleges will continue with online classes throughout the remainder of the spring semester, and commencement activities are postponed amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Alabama Community College System announced the extension of online-only classes Friday. College campuses remain closed to public gatherings.  “Every decision concerning the operations of Alabama’s community colleges is being made … Continued
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March 27, 2020

Alabama Legislature plans to return to work briefly March 31

The Alabama Senate is planning to get to only a few big, constitutionally mandated items before calling an end to the year’s legislative session amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but whether they’ll get those tasks accomplished remains to be seen.  Senate leadership is advising lawmakers who fall into “at-risk” categories because of their age or pre-existing … Continued
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March 27, 2020

Governor closes more businesses, but no stay-at-home order

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday ordered closed until April 17 numerous types of businesses where personal contact is close, as the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths continues to increase statewide. Business ordered temporarily closed include athletic events, entertainment venues, non-essential retail shops and service establishments with close contact. “I do not believe our … Continued
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March 27, 2020

Perdido Vineyards making hand sanitizer during COVID-19 crisis

Jim Eddins, president of Perdido Vineyards, has always been a fighter.  Now he’s helping his community fight the deadly COVID-19 virus by pivoting his business from crafting muscadine wine and wine vinegars to making hand sanitizer.  Eddins, a retired U.S. Marine, opened the first winery in Alabama in the 1970s.  “He’s used to fighting,” said … Continued
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March 27, 2020