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Report: 38 percent of Alabama COVID deaths tied to insurance coverage gaps

A separate report shows Black Alabamians, women make up a disproportionate percentage of low wage workers without health insurance.

April 30, 2021

Federal regulators say using Johnson & Johnson could save as many as 1,400 lives over the next six months.

April 27, 2021

State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said there have been no reports of adverse reactions in Alabama.

April 13, 2021

Currently, no COVID-19 vaccine has FDA authorization for those under the age of 16. Only Pfizer has authorization for 16 and up.

April 9, 2021

The American Rescue Plan Act could cover the initial costs of making 300,000 uninsured Alabamians eligible, advocates say.

April 8, 2021

Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris encouraged the continued wearing of masks after the order expires.

April 7, 2021

The Woolley Institute for Spoken Language hopes to expand services for children with hearing loss in rural areas.

April 7, 2021

State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said the state has an "available supply" of vaccines, which prompted the decision.

April 2, 2021

Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said the state will likely open eligibility to all before May 1.

April 2, 2021

Association leaders say masks will continue to be an important weapon in decreasing the spread of the virus.

April 1, 2021