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Two Alabama National Guard teams to begin COVID-19 vaccinations March 23

The two mobile units are to administer at least 8,000 vaccinations weekly in underserved, rural areas.

March 10, 2021

State health officer: Alabama could expand vaccinations before April 9

Asked when the state will open up to the next phase, Harris said it’s possible it will happen before April 9.

March 5, 2021

EAMC hospitals to require masks after statewide order expires April 9

An EAMC hospital spokesman said the state hasn't yet reached herd immunity and masks are critical to slowing the spread.

March 5, 2021

Alabama nursing homes report declining COVID-19 cases

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has not revised its visitation restrictions.

March 5, 2021

Ivey extends mask mandate, relaxes other COVID restrictions

The mask mandate is to remain in effect until April 9, when the governor plans to allow it to expire.

March 4, 2021

Lt. Gov. Ainsworth calls for governor to rescind statewide mask order

A UAB doctor urges governor to extend the mask order, citing COVID-19 variants and vulnerable population.

March 4, 2021

Alabama surpasses 10,000 COVID-19 deaths

Roughly 36 percent of the deaths occurred during the months of December and January.

March 3, 2021

Alabama to receive 40,100 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine this week

The one-shot vaccine was approved for emergency use by the FDA on Saturday.

March 2, 2021

State health Officer: Third COVID-19 vaccine will “open up a lot of doors for us”

Walmart has added additional COVID vaccination sites in Alabama, and CVS is to vaccinate at nine locations statewide.

February 26, 2021

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.

February 25, 2021