Alabama has fewest vaccinated residents, highest positivity rate in the U.S.
As COVID-19 surges, Alabama's hospitals are asking for nursing help and readying temporary ICU beds.
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Webcast Thursday to inform parents about COVID-19 and schools
The Medical Association of the State of Alabama will host State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris and UAB's Dr. David Kimberlin.
Alabama’s new COVID cases Wednesday was highest since Feb. 4
The state's seven-day average of new daily cases Wednesday was an 815 percent increase from the average on July 1.
Two Montgomery back-to-school events to offer vaccinations, give-aways
The events will offer free backpacks, free tickets to the Alabama National Fair, and more after second dose.
CDC recommends new mask guidance for vaccinated, schools as delta surges
Alabama's available ICU beds on Tuesday fell below 200 for the first time since February, as cases and hospitalizations surge.
UAB doctors on COVID “wildfire” : Get vaccinated now, wear masks and avoid large crowds
The delta variant has Alabama on track to match its worst month for infections and hospitalizations.
Doctor credits vaccine in Piedmont woman’s “breakthrough” COVID case survival
Carolyn Studdard's doctor told the family had the 78-year-old not been vaccinated, her case could have been much worse.
Baldwin County Democrats urge schools to make wearing masks mandatory
Last week, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey resisted calls for new mask mandates.
Alabama hospitals caring for 32 children with COVID-19 on Monday
There were 916 COVID-19 hospitalizations statewide on Monday, nearly doubling from the previous week.
Feds awards $2.4 million to Alabama rural clinics to combat vaccine hesitancy
The 50 rural health clinics are to use the funds to combat misinformation and boost vaccine confidence.