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Governor issues order amending student distancing guidelines

Ivey's order reflects a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guideline change last week.

March 23, 2021

Walmart hasn’t yet updated COVID vaccine site to reflect Alabama eligibility

Eligibility expanded to those 55 and older, those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other workers on Monday.

March 22, 2021

Alabama Supreme Court upholds dismissal of lawsuit over mask order

The justices wrote that the plaintiffs failed to provide proof that they'd been injured as a result of the mask order.

March 19, 2021

Governor announces locations for National Guard mobile vaccination clinics

Beginning March 23, mobile vaccination teams will rotate through designated counties.

March 18, 2021

Alabama health officials issue St. Patrick’s Day warning

The Alabama Department of Public Health urges against indoor gatherings and suggests celebrating virtually or within households.

March 16, 2021

Governor orders flags at half-staff in honor of lives lost to COVID

Saturday marks one year since the state's first confirmed case. Since then, more than 10,000 Alabamians have died.

March 12, 2021

Alabama to expand vaccine eligibility on March 22

People 55 and older and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities will soon qualify for a vaccine.

March 12, 2021

Groups call on Alabama to expand Medicaid after COVID aid brings back incentives

The aid package signed into law by President Biden on Thursday removes the major barrier to expansion, advocates say.

March 12, 2021

Advocates say at-risk people receiving at-home care need vaccines, too

Those on home waiver programs would otherwise be living in nursing homes, where they would have access to vaccines.

March 11, 2021

Alabama Nursing Home Association responds to new federal visitation guidance

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released updated visitation guidance for nursing homes Wednesday.

March 11, 2021