Health

Republican state lawmakers commend Ivey’s order on federal vaccine mandate

Republican lawmakers called the federal vaccine mandate an "overreach" and said Ivey's executive order would give ammunition to fight the mandates in courts.

Eddie Burkhalter

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October 25, 2021

UA System, Auburn workers must be vaccinated by Dec. 8

President Joe Biden's executive order requires all federal contractors and subcontractors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 8.

Eddie Burkhalter

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October 22, 2021

Health experts give tips for safe Halloween amid COVID-19

A UAB doctor says kids can enjoy a safe Halloween this year by following several tips.

Eddie Burkhalter

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October 22, 2021

Study: Governors in states without COVID vaccine mandates see approval ratings fall

Alabama has the fourth-lowest percentage of residents fully vaccinated against COVID in the nation.

Eddie Burkhalter

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October 19, 2021

UAB doctors’ study: pregnant women more susceptible to delta variant infection

As of Sept 17. 2021, seven pregnant women have died from COVID-19 in Alabama.

John H. Glenn

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October 14, 2021

Majority of confirmed COVID reinfections in Alabama among unvaccinated

Of those Alabamians who have had more than one confirmed COVID case, 87 percent were unvaccinated.

Eddie Burkhalter

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October 13, 2021

Alabama COVID-19 vaccination rate drops after summer surge

A recent U.S. Census Bureau poll shows the most common reason people refuse vaccines is over concerns about possible side effects.

Eddie Burkhalter

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October 12, 2021

Investments in access to healthcare stands at a critical moment

Two Washington think tanks have released findings about the future of health insurance subsidies and access to care.

Charlie Walker

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October 11, 2021

Ivey extends COVID-19 state of emergency to end of October

A total of 7,670 Alabamians have died this year due to COVID-19.

John H. Glenn

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October 11, 2021