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ADPH’s tianeptine ban withdrawn after legal challenge

Tianeptine is abused for its euphoric properties, similar to opioids.

November 20, 2020

Health officials plan for vaccines but urge public to wear masks, social distance

The arrival of a vaccine doesn’t mean the fight is over, public health experts said this week.

November 19, 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

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

Alabama sees record number of COVID-19 cases reported Friday

The state reported 2,980 cases on Friday, and the seven-day average of cases was 1,843.

November 13, 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

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

Alabama Department of Public Health releases COVID-19 vaccine plan

In a statement, ADPH said the 48-page plan details how the department will allocate vaccines if and when one becomes available.

November 7, 2020

Alabama’s COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue to rise

As Alabama’s COVID-19 numbers continue to head in the wrong direction, so too are case counts and hospitalizations across the country.

November 4, 2020

Alabama’s COVID-19 deaths surpass deaths in 9/11 attacks

As voters headed to their polling locations Tuesday morning, the Alabama Department of Public Health updated the state’s death toll to 2,987. The terrorist attacks in 2001 killed 2,977.

November 3, 2020