First time over 3,000: Alabama breaks COVID hospitalization record Monday
December is headed to becoming Alabama's deadliest month during the pandemic, as hospitalizations surge following holiday gatherings.
Alabama Department of Public Health
How you’ll learn it’s your turn to get a COVID-19 vaccination
Officials plan a marketing campaign and will use pharmacies, doctors and clinics to inform others when vaccines are available.
Just 15% of Alabama’s vaccine supply administered, but pace expected to quicken
There had been 20,354 vaccines administered as of Monday, out of the state’s supply of 128,175 combined doses.
Alabama reports record increases to COVID death toll
Alabama's death toll jumped by 135 on Wednesday, the most to date, as cases and hospitalizations remain at record highs.
Birmingham-area hospitals plead with public to avoid risky behaviors
The pleas came as the state on Friday set another record for new daily cases and COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Alabama getting 19,500 fewer vaccine doses than expected next week
“That makes it pretty challenging,” Alabama’s state health officer said of planning for vaccine rollout after the unexpected reduction.
Second shipment of Pfizer vaccine to Alabama will be reduced
Alabama is among the states receiving fewer doses of the vaccine than initially anticipated.
Alabama broke more COVID case, hospitalization records on Thursday
Alabama also set a record for new COVID-19 hospital admissions and the number of coronavirus patients on ventilators.
Hospitals face surge as cases continue rapid rise ahead of holidays
The state’s 4,107 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday was the second-highest daily count ever recorded.
Rebuilding bridges: Outreach underway to marginalized communities on vaccines
History has given minority communities reason to be skeptical, but outreach efforts aim to repair the distrust.