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COVID-19 hospitalizations continue surge as state awaits impact of New Year’s

Hospitals statewide continue to see record numbers of COVID-19 patients, as new cases mount and vaccine disbursement lags.

January 7, 2021

Alabama is one of eight states that have administered fewer than 1,000 doses per 100,000 as of Monday.

January 5, 2021

December is headed to becoming Alabama's deadliest month during the pandemic, as hospitalizations surge following holiday gatherings.

January 4, 2021

Officials plan a marketing campaign and will use pharmacies, doctors and clinics to inform others when vaccines are available.

December 31, 2020

There had been 20,354 vaccines administered as of Monday, out of the state’s supply of 128,175 combined doses.

December 29, 2020

Alabama's death toll jumped by 135 on Wednesday, the most to date, as cases and hospitalizations remain at record highs.

December 23, 2020

The pleas came as the state on Friday set another record for new daily cases and COVID-19 hospitalizations.

December 21, 2020

“That makes it pretty challenging,” Alabama’s state health officer said of planning for vaccine rollout after the unexpected reduction.

December 18, 2020

Alabama is among the states receiving fewer doses of the vaccine than initially anticipated.

December 18, 2020

Alabama also set a record for new COVID-19 hospital admissions and the number of coronavirus patients on ventilators.

December 17, 2020