Alabama’s COVID hospitalizations climbing as state remains least-vaccinated
"I've done all I know to do," Gov. Kay Ivey said of the state's low vaccination rate.
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Number of children hospitalized with COVID-19 in Alabama increasing
Alabama's COVID-19 hospitalizations have increased nearly 200 percent in three weeks as the delta variant increases.
UA campuses returning to in-person, but faculty “disturbed” by low vaccination rates
The university system pledges to do everything it can to encourage students to get the shot.
Brooks: Unvaccinated soldiers at Fort Rucker shouldn’t be required to wear masks
Anyone in uniform who is unmasked is currently required to provide proof of having received a vaccination.
Alabama COVID hospitalizations, new cases rising as delta variant spikes
The CDC on Tuesday said the more contagious delta variant made up more than 83 percent of new cases in the U.S.
Gov. Kay Ivey: Kids should return to class in person, no mask mandates
The American Academy of Pediatrics on Monday recommended universal masking in schools for those over two.
Alabama’s COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations up more than 100 percent
UAB's Dr. David Kimberlin warns that without more vaccinations Alabama could see another surge.
At least one of nine COVID-hospitalized children in Alabama on a ventilator
As the delta variant spreads, Alabama's COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising.
Unmasked Fort Rucker service members must show proof of vaccination
The U.S. Army Post commanding general said the move is needed due to rising rates of COVID-19.
Southern Research neuroscience lab wins grant to advance Parkinson’s, ALS study
The grants include $3.3 million to study Parkinson’s and $594,000 for research related to frontotemporal dementia.
July 15, 2021