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Calhoun County Schools going virtual due to COVID cases among adults, children

"The inability to find substitutes for our adults has led us to this decision," said superintendent Donald Turner in a message to parents.

August 30, 2021

Every patient that recovers says they wish they’d done something differently, an ICU nurse says.

August 30, 2021

The treatments can cut the chance of hospitalization by 70 percent, but state medical providers are struggling to meet the demand.

August 29, 2021

“I don't know how much longer we're gonna be able to do this," said Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris

August 27, 2021

There have been 5,571 cases among students 5-17 the first week of school year, compared to just more than 700 last year.

August 26, 2021

ADPH hasn’t updated the state’s numbers at least four times since July 20, citing similar technical problems.

August 25, 2021

Speakers will include State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris and UAB's Dr. Michael Saag.

August 25, 2021

Many in the medical community have been awaiting this action, hopeful it will result in more people becoming vaccinated.

August 23, 2021

"We were pulling every lever and pushing every button and using every resource we can think of," said State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris.

August 20, 2021

U.S. health officials on Wednesday announced plans to offer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all eligible people.

August 20, 2021