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Sen. Doug Jones calls on Alabama governor to order shelter-in-place

Alabama Sen. Doug Jones during a virtual town hall on Thursday called on Gov. Kay Ivey to implement a statewide shelter-in-place or stay-at-home order. “I have been promoting stay at home orders for some time,” Jones said, adding that he “absolutely” thinks the state should implement such an order. “The reason I would like to … Continued
April 2, 2020

Chamber of Commerce releases guide to help small businesses file for coronavirus relief

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has created a guide to help small businesses, independent contractors and gig economy workers prepare to file for a coronavirus relief loan under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This guide outlines the steps small businesses need to do to access much-needed funds to help keep their … Continued
April 2, 2020

UAB students helping healthcare workers

Most of America is spending more time at home and working to find something to stay occupied as our schools and workplaces are largely shut down in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus. For America’s hospitals, particularly the intensive care workers, their job has never been more stressful or more important. 215,300 Americans, … Continued
April 2, 2020

Jefferson County Health Department: Nursing homes can take in COVID-19 positive residents

A letter from the Jefferson County Department of Health informed nursing homes that they can take in residents who have been treated for COVID-19 and still test positive for the virus if they meet certain requirements. The letter, sent to Jefferson County nursing homes, reads that there is a “possibility that our hospitals will not … Continued
April 1, 2020

UAB launches symptom tracker to identify COVID-19 hot spots in Deep South

To better track COVID-19 cases, experts from the University of Alabama at Birmingham have created a symptom checker to identify hot spots where the virus is spreading.  The new website, called HelpBeatCOVID19.org, will provide public health officials insight into underserved areas based on the symptomatic data collected from the region and could help inform and … Continued
April 1, 2020

A little effort can make a big difference in the fight against COVID-19

Will Ainsworth is Alabama’s lieutenant governor. Every American was a bit disappointed when the White House announced this week that social distancing guidelines will remain in place at least until April 30, and some governors across the nation have mandated that statewide shelter-in-place orders may be enforced until the end of June. Working from home, … Continued
April 1, 2020

Three firefighters, police officer in Mobile test positive for COVID-19

Three firefighters and a police officer in Mobile have tested positive for COVID-19, city officials said Tuesday. James Barber, executive director of public safety with the city of Mobile, said during a press conference Tuesday that the four city employees tested positive. The positives come after Mobile-based Synergy Laboratories donated 500 “test kits” and 131 … Continued
March 31, 2020