FDA grants emergency use authorization to Pfizer vaccine
The FDA emergency use authorization gives the federal government the ability to start distributing it to states.
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Hospitals see surge of COVID patients due to Thanksgiving gatherings
"We've got to stop this now before conditions get even worse," UAB's Dr. Sarah Nafziger said.
Alabama prepares for COVID-19 vaccines as the virus surges
Alabama could begin receiving a shipment of 41,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine in a matter of days.
Alabama COVID cases, hospitalizations reach another record high
Alabama’s ICU availability dipped to a record low 8 percent Wednesday, with just 130 beds available statewide.
Death of 94-year-old man in Alabama prison highlights struggle to control COVID-19
AODC has struggled to control the virus, which has infected at least 1,033 incarcerated people and at least 729 workers.
Amid worsening COVID crisis, governor extends mask mandate with no new restrictions
Ivey said there would be no new restrictions "because we've learned to live with the virus and incorporate precautions into our daily lives.”
Alabama’s nurses “exhausted” as COVID hospitalizations reach new record high
“I think the greatest thing that the community can do is wear your mask,” Poe said.
Alabama state health officer: COVID numbers are “mind-boggling”
“Unfortunately, we have very difficult times ahead,” said Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris.
Report: Alabama ranks 47th in the nation in child well-being
The state’s poor ranking is also a drop from Alabama’s ranking last year of 44th in the nation.
Alabama breaks daily COVID-19 case, hospitalization record again Thursday
Coronavirus hospitalizations reached another record high for the fourth time in so many days.