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Alabama’s hospitalized COVID-19 patients Sunday at highest number since Sept. 2.

It’s a trend that has public health officials and hospital staff concerned that the state may be headed for another surge.

October 25, 2020

COVID-19 hospitalizations, new cases continue to rise

The number of rising hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Alabama is a concerning sign of a possible coming surge of the disease, state health experts said Friday. Alabama hospitals were caring for 888 coronavirus patients Friday, the highest number since Sept 9. UAB Hospital was caring for around 80 COVID-19 inpatients Friday afternoon, said Dr. Rachael … Continued

October 23, 2020

Alabama’s COVID-19 hospitalizations, cases continue rise

Average daily hospitalizations continue an ongoing increase as cases nationwide surge.

October 22, 2020

Doug Jones applauds signing of veterans mental health and suicide prevention bill

The legislation is aimed at bolstering the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs mental health workforce to serve veterans.

October 21, 2020

AARP’s COVID-19 dashboard shows Alabama nursing home lagging behind national averages

In each of five parameters Alabama fared worse than the national average.

October 21, 2020

At least 248 COVID deaths reported in Alabama in October

The cumulative death toll in Alabama has risen by 248 to 2,788 in October and by 124 in the last week alone.

October 19, 2020

Alabama inmate tested positive for COVID-19 after his death

Testing data from the department shows there was an outbreak of the disease in the prison around the time he was taken to a hospital.

October 16, 2020

White House COVID-19 report put Alabama in red zone last week

Alabama’s number of new cases last week rose by 14 percent from the previous week, while the number of tests performed statewide dropped by 11 percent.

October 16, 2020

Sen. Doug Jones holds roundtable on Affordable Care Act

“When I talk about protecting the ACA I want everyone to understand this is not theoretical. This is not abstract. This is real life,” Jones said.

October 15, 2020

Researchers seeking Birmingham area veterans for survey, needs assessment

Veterans interested in taking part in this assessment are encouraged to fill out the survey by Nov. 14.

October 15, 2020