Health

SNAP recipients approved for additional aid in 20 counties hit by Zeta

Those who qualify automatically get an additional 40 percent of their monthly benefits loaded to their EBT cards.

November 17, 2020

Healthcare workers, chronically ill could get vaccine by mid-December

According to ADPH’s three-phase vaccination plan, the first to receive vaccines include healthcare workers and first responders.

November 17, 2020

Alabama sets new record high 7-day average of daily cases

Over the last seven days, Alabama has reported a record-breaking 14,375 cases.

November 16, 2020

Many Alabama schools return to remote learning before Thanksgiving

Alabama school districts reported 1,592 positive cases last week, up 536 cases from the previous week.

November 16, 2020

UAB Hospital has cared for more than one person reinfected with COVID-19

UAB Hospital has cared for more than one patient who recovered from coronavirus only to contract it again.

November 13, 2020

Jones: Post-election “chaos” making it harder to pass COVID aid

Congress returned to a lame-duck session on Monday, but turmoil surrounding the election outcome is frustrating negotiations on several critical pieces of legislation.

November 12, 2020

Jones “encouraged” by SCOTUS hearing on Affordable Care Act

“You can sometimes read tea leaves a little bit, so I'm encouraged,” Jones said of reports he’s read detailing the hearing.

November 12, 2020

“Slipping back down that precipice:” COVID-19 surging in Alabama ahead of holidays

Rising cases and hospitalizations are all the more concerning as holidays approach and people are desperate to see their families.

November 11, 2020

UAB doctor: Pfizer vaccine promising, but masks, social distancing needed as cases rise

Dr. Paul Goepfert said the announcement was “extremely good news” but said social distancing and wearing masks need to continue.

November 9, 2020

Alabama schools report 1,056 new cases among students, staff

The increase is likely due to many more districts reporting data than had done so previously.

November 7, 2020