Alabama has lowest percentage of COVID-vaccinated residents in U.S.
Alabama's new cases over the last two weeks have increased 80 percent.
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UAB doctor warns of delta variant and upcoming holiday weekend
It takes between 10 and 15 seconds of exposure to catch the delta variant of COVID-19, Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo said.
ADPH, UAB launch Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control
The new center will provide consultation and support services to boost infectious disease prevention and control efforts across Alabama.
As vaccines trickle into Alabama prisons, COVID-19 deaths continue
Despite statements in February that vaccines couldn't be stored outside of prisons and brought in, that's what's now happening.
American life expectancy falls as COVID-19 deaths top 500,000
The CDC reports that American life expectancy has dropped a full year in the first six months of 2020.
Ivey asks for patience from public on COVID vaccine
"We will get shots in the arm and off the shelf. In the meantime, be patient," Ivey said.
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"As we’ve learned to adjust our daily routines and activities throughout the course of this pandemic, we know this Thanksgiving will not look like those of the past."
Alabama reports at least 124 deaths so far in October
At least 124 Alabamians have been reported dead from COVID-19 thus far in the month of October.
Alabama has eighth most active coronavirus cases in U.S.
Alabama has more active coronavirus cases than 42 other states and Washington D.C. — including more than some states like New York, Michigan and Louisiana, which were some of the hardest-hit states early on the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday, the Alabama Department of Public Health reported 659 more Alabamians tested positive for the coronavirus. That … Continued
Nearly 32,000 Alabamians contracted the coronavirus in August
The Alabama Department of Public Health reported Monday — the last day in August — that another 696 Alabamians tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Throughout the month, 31,874 Alabamians were diagnosed with the coronavirus. That total does not include an unknown number of Alabamians who may have or have had the virus but were … Continued