EEOC says employers can require vaccines
The new guidance won't conflict with Alabama law, which carved out an exception for employers.
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How is the COVID vaccine safe if they made it so fast? A UAB doctor explains
Four key things, some of which were in motion for decades, came together at the right time.
Study links low Medicaid eligibility limits with lowered cancer survival
Advocates with the American Cancer Society are urging state leaders to use federal relief funds to expand eligibility.
Alabama has second fewest number fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Only Mississippi has fewer fully vaccinated residents. Alabama ranks third-lowest among those who have received at least one dose.
Gov. Kay Ivey signs “vaccine passport” ban into law
However, the law spells out no penalties for issuing such passports.
Vaccines are working, but fewer younger people are getting them, UAB physician says
UAB's Dr. Suzanne Judd said COVID-19 statewide is improving, but it will take more work to get the remaining population vaccinated.
Gov. Kay Ivey signs medical marijuana bill into law
The law will allow doctors to prescribe medical marijuana for certain conditions, and establishes a regulatory commission.
CDC: Fully vaccinated people can skip masks, social distancing, with exceptions
The CDC said full vaccinated people can remove masks indoors and outdoors, no matter the crowd size.
Alabama opens Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to ages 12 to 15
Public health officials urge parents to get their children 12 and up vaccinated to ease a return to school next year and prevent outbreaks.
CDC panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds
A UAB physician says getting young people vaccinated is critical in the state's fight against COVID-19.