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Officials caution against dropping guard as COVID numbers dip

At one point last week, just 39 of the state’s approximately 1,600 ICU beds were available. Vaccine supply remains low.

January 22, 2021

Gov. Kay Ivey extends mask order, but COVID-19 vaccine supply is low

Dr. Scott Harris said hospitals "by and large are out" of vaccines and largely only have enough for required second doses.

January 21, 2021

Alabama’s COVID-19 vaccine supply in question

A UAB doctor said the hospital could do more, if it had more vaccine.

January 21, 2021

Alabama’s vaccination reporting problems could threaten future shipments, but fixes underway

Dr. Karen Landers said earlier plans for an online registration portal didn't come to fruition, but it could be online within two weeks.

January 19, 2021

Ivey asks for patience from public on COVID vaccine

"We will get shots in the arm and off the shelf. In the meantime, be patient," Ivey said.

January 19, 2021

The federal government promised additional vaccine doses. They’re not coming

An Alabama Department of Public Health spokesman said the federal government's inconsistent flow of vaccines makes planning difficult.

January 16, 2021

Alabama officials working to ID missed COVID-19 deaths

It will be some time before we can truly understand the death and destruction caused by COVID-19.

January 15, 2021

Alabama to begin vaccinating people 75 and up, first responders on Jan. 18

The move is the first such expansion since the state began administering vaccines last month.

January 8, 2021

COVID-19 hospitalizations continue surge as state awaits impact of New Year’s

Hospitals statewide continue to see record numbers of COVID-19 patients, as new cases mount and vaccine disbursement lags.

January 7, 2021

Alabama lags behind 42 states in COVID-19 vaccinations

Alabama is one of eight states that have administered fewer than 1,000 doses per 100,000 as of Monday.

January 5, 2021