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Thursday set new record for most coronavirus cases reported in a day in Alabama

July has been by far the worst month since the crisis began. The top eight worst days for coronavirus cases have occurred in July.

July 24, 2020

July is worst month yet for Alabama COVID-19 deaths

Deaths are dramatically up from the month of June, when 296 deaths were reported. Thus far in July, 399 Alabamians have died from COVID-19.

July 23, 2020

Jones introduces bill to allow rural hospitals to access relief money

A bill has been introduced in Congress that would make federal emergency funds available to small hospitals that don’t currently qualify, according to Sen. Doug Jones, who co-sponsored the legislation with members of both parties. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act — or CARES Act — established the Paycheck Protection Program to provide … Continued

July 23, 2020

Alabama reports record increase to COVID death toll

The Alabama Department of Public Health reported 57 new coronavirus deaths, breaking the previous daily record of 47 set July 15.

July 22, 2020

Jefferson County health officer: Hospitals, testing sites, labs strained under surging COVID-19

Jefferson County’s top health official said Tuesday that the continued surge in COVID-19 cases is putting a strain on the area’s health care system, which is collectively near capacity. “We are in a much worse place than we were back in mid-April, late March. COVID-19 is now putting a strain on every part of our … Continued

July 21, 2020

Poll: Majority of Alabamians support masks, alternatives to in-person voting

Seventy-eight percent said they’re likely to wear face masks through the end of the year if the coronavirus pandemic persists, while 11 percent said they were unlikely to wear masks.

July 21, 2020

Alabama reports record COVID hospitalizations for five straight days

While Monday was the fifth-straight day of record hospitalizations, it comes amid a month of accelerating hospitalization numbers.

July 20, 2020

14th Alabama inmate dies after testing positive for COVID-19

A 47-year-old man serving at the St. Clair Correctional Facility became the 14th Alabama inmate to die after testing positive for COVID-19, the Alabama Department of Corrections said Monday. Wilson Roosevelt Conner, who had multiple underlying conditions including end-stage renal disease, died Friday, the department said in a press release. He was tested for COVID-19 … Continued

July 20, 2020

Governor announces $170 million for health care, remote learning in public schools

The governor on Monday awarded $70 million to support the Alabama State Department of Education’s Education Health and Wellness Grant Program and $100 million to support the Educational Remote Learning Devices Grant Program.

July 20, 2020

July is already the worst month yet for COVID cases in Alabama

Not only was July the worst month for cases, it is on pace to be the worst month for COVID-19 deaths.

July 20, 2020