Health

Dr. Scott Harris: New COVID-19 case graph is “almost vertical”

Vaccinations are increasing in Alabama, but 65,511 doses were tossed after expiring, State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said.

August 6, 2021

Alabama has the lowest percentage of fully vaccinated residents in the nation, and cases and hospitalizations continue to climb.

August 6, 2021

After passage of the American Rescue Plan, the average cost of Obamacare premiums in Alabama fell to $70.

August 6, 2021

Alabama hospitals are seeing younger COVID-19 patients who do not have underlying medical conditions.

August 5, 2021

Leaders of eight Birmingham area hospitals said the delta strain is filling beds with younger, sicker patients faster than ever before.

August 5, 2021

Alabama has the lowest percentage of fully COVID-19 vaccinated residents in the nation. Cases and hospitalizations are surging.

August 4, 2021

Marshall said schools that plan to charge students who aren’t vaccinated would also be violating the law.

August 4, 2021

“Getting a vaccine and wearing a mask should be a choice, not a government mandate," said Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth.

August 4, 2021

Tyson workers in Alabama and across the U.S. must provide proof of being fully vaccinated.

August 3, 2021

"The benefits of getting vaccinated FAR outweigh any potential risk," the letter reads.

August 3, 2021