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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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Schools will remain closed for the remainder of year, in-home instruction planned

Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that schools statewide would remain out for the remainder of the school year as the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Ivey declared a state of emergency on March 19 and closed schools through April 6. “We had hoped at that time we would be taking these cautious … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

March 26, 2020

Lauderdale County man second COVID-19 death in Alabama

An Elgin man died Thursday, becoming the state’s second death from COVID-19. Albert Trousdale, 78, of Lauderdale County died Thursday, according to The Times Daily. “Johnson went to join Nicky in Heaven this morning. He will be missed by so many people. Please pray for Nancy, Julie, Matt and Nicole. Details of Funeral Arrangements will … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

March 26, 2020

UAB selected to host clinical trial for potential COVID-19 treatment

The University of Alabama at Birmingham has been selected as a site for clinical trials of a drug that could potentially treat hospitalized COVID-19 patients. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases chose UAB as one of 75 sites around the world, and enrollment in what is phase three of the clinical trials began … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

March 26, 2020

Natural gas company Spire suspends disconnections, late fees until at least May

Natural gas company Spire on Wednesday announced that due to the COVID-19 pandemic its employees would now only do essential work, and disconnections and late fees for customers have been suspended until at least May 1. “If you’re worried about your natural gas bill, please give us a call. We’re always here for you, ready … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

March 25, 2020

Groups file complaint against Alabama’s emergency plan for use of ventilators

Two groups filed a federal complaint over Alabama’s “last resort” plan that could ration ventilators during a pandemic like the COVID-19 outbreak, preventing many disabled people and those with other underlying medical conditions from getting the lifesaving treatment. On Tuesday, the Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program and The Arc of the United States filed a complaint … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

March 25, 2020

Gov. Ivey says no plans for statewide “shelter-in-place” order

Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday said there are no plans for a statewide shelter-in-place order due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We have seen other states in the country doing that, as well as other countries, but however ya’ll. We are not California. We are not New York. We aren’t even Louisiana,” Ivey said on a … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

March 24, 2020

Secretary of state reminds Alabamians they can vote absentee

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill on Monday reminded Alabamians they can vote by absentee ballot following the postponement of the March 31 primary runoff election to July 14 amid the COVID-19 outbreak. “Amid coronavirus concerns, it is important to remember that Alabamians who are concerned about contracting or spreading an illness have the opportunity … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

March 23, 2020

Testing supplies remain scarce across Alabama, state health officer says

A lack of testing supplies continues to make it difficult to see the extent of COVID-19’s infection rate across Alabama, according to the state’s health officer. “Testing continues to be a concern for us,” said state health officer Dr. Scott Harris, speaking at a press conference in Montgomery on Monday. “One of our continuing problems … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

March 23, 2020

State will allow out-of-state doctors, assistants to work in Alabama during COVID-19 crisis

In an effort to bolster the state’s medical response to COVID-19, state health officials announced Monday that physicians and physician assistants with out-of-state medical licenses can now receive temporary permission to work in Alabama. The Alabama Board of Medical Examiners and the Medical Licensuare Commission have adopted emergency administrative rules to allow physicians and physician … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

March 23, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey extends tax filing deadline until July 15

Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Revenue announced Monday an extension of the state income tax filing due date until July 15. “Taxpayers can also defer state income tax payments due on April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020, without penalties and interest, regardless of the amount owed,” Ivey’s office said in a … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

March 23, 2020