Nearly all COVID-19 hospitalizations in Alabama are among unvaccinated
The Alabama Department of Public Health is working to learn how many new cases, deaths are of the unvaccinated.
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UAB doctor warns of delta variant and upcoming holiday weekend
It takes between 10 and 15 seconds of exposure to catch the delta variant of COVID-19, Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo said.
Q&A with White House vaccine coordinator on Alabama’s vaccination rates, delta variant
Dr. Bechara Choucair said nearly all hospitalizations and deaths are now among the unvaccinated.
UAB doctor warns of COVID-19 delta variant
Goepfert spoke bluntly about the need for more Alabamians to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.
Study ranks Alabama 6th hardest state to be a working dad
Assessed in 23 lifestyle indicators, the state scored especially low in male life expectancy and daycare quality.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville: “These vaccines are safe, effective and free.”
Vaccinations in Alabama have plummeted in recent weeks. Tuberville urged the public to get vaccinated.
Alabama’s COVID vaccinations lag as experts fear a resurgence
UAB's Dr. Michael Saag said for the unvaccinated, the threat from COVID-19 remains very real.
Alabama doctors take calls on TV and answer viewers’ questions about vaccines
The Medical Association is planning to do more vaccine call-in programs with television stations throughout the state.
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Overdose deaths rose 31 percent in Alabama during the pandemic
Drug overdose deaths in Alabama were up 31 percent in 2020 over 2019, but the state was not alone.
Medical experts: Vaccines safe for children, critical to controlling virus’ spread
COVID-19 is the 10th leading cause of death among minors in the U.S.