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Gov. Kay Ivey’s coronavirus task force has met sparsely during pandemic

Ivey’s office says that throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Ivey and her staff have stayed in regular contact with State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris, Alabama Department of Public Health officials and other experts.

July 30, 2020

USDA says more than 50 million Farmers to Families Food Boxes have been distributed

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on Wednesday said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program has distributed over 50 million food boxes in support of American farmers and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “The delivery of 50 Million food boxes has helped an incredible number of Americans in … Continued

July 30, 2020

Democratic women condemn comments on Gov. Kay Ivey’s appearance

“These comments are disrespectful, inappropriate in every way, and represent a broader culture of casual sexism,” read a joint statement from four Democratic women.

July 29, 2020

UAB doctor says next two weeks critical for COVID-19 hospitalizations

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, director of UAB’s division of infectious diseases, said during a press briefing with reporters Wednesday that Alabama is at a “precariously stable point."

July 29, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey extends statewide mask order, requires masks in most classrooms

Ivey’s amended order Tuesday mandates that face masks be worn by employees and students in classrooms from grade 2 through college.

July 29, 2020

More than 80,000 Alabamians have been diagnosed with the coronavirus

At least 23,868 cases have been reported in just the last 14 days.

July 29, 2020

Alabama dips below 200 available intensive care beds for first time during pandemic

Of the occupied ICU beds, 447 were taken up by coronavirus patients — down slightly from 496 being cared for in ICU beds on Monday.

July 28, 2020

Alabama sees record-high COVID hospitalizations, record-low ICU bed availability

Alabama had just 12 percent of the state’s ICU beds available on Monday, and 496 of them were filled with COVID-19 patients, a record high, said Don Williamson, president of the Alabama Hospital Association.

July 28, 2020

Jailed demonstrators plan rally at Alabama Capitol on Tuesday

Members of Alabama Black Lives Matter and Alabama SaveOurselves are to hold a press conference and demonstration outside the state Capitol on Tuesday following the arrest of five members earlier this month. Members of Alabama Black Lives Matter and Alabama SaveOurselves on July 16 held a “die-in” on the steps of Alabama’s Capitol to advocate … Continued

July 28, 2020

Alabama cuts off alcohol sales in bars, restaurants at 11 p.m.

Cutting off alcohol sales early is intended to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

July 27, 2020