Scientists: Herd immunity will mean people can gather again
Once true herd immunity is achieved, community spread will decrease to isolated outbreaks that will likely occur in low-immunity communities.
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Micah Danney
Micah Danney is a former reporter at the Alabama Political Reporter.
U.S. could reach herd immunity by late spring, virus expert says
Alabama would need to have 3.5 million people with immunity for the virus's spread to die down on its own.
Alabama’s recovery needs expanded Medicaid, unemployment insurance: report
So far, state legislators have prioritized bills that help employers rather than workers, according to Alabama Arise.
Gun violence costs more per person in Alabama than almost every other state, study says
States with the strictest gun safety regulations incur the lowest short-term and long-term costs associated with gun violence, researchers found.
New unemployment claims dropped last week
Of the new claims, 58 percent are thought to be related to COVID-19.
Activists plan campaign to pressure Huntsville for police reform
Neither police officers nor residents want police to be called to situations that require expertise they don't have, activists say.
After Trump, Black voters in Alabama have momentum, activists say
If efforts to engage and mobilize Black voters receive more support, organizers see a path to increased political power.
Alabama Senate committee votes to criminalize treatment for transgender minors
A Gadsden police officer testified about getting care for his transgender daughter, which would be outlawed by the proposed legislation.
New unemployment claims continue to increase
The number of new weekly claims has risen steadily so far this year.
Small businesses showing signs of recovery, study says
Two-thirds of small business owners say they will be able to survive the next year under current economic conditions.