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Alabama’s COVID-19 case data unclear due to “technical difficulties”

ADPH hasn’t updated the state’s numbers at least four times since July 20, citing similar technical problems.

August 25, 2021

The lack of a singular, statewide order has left each Alabama school district implementing its own standards while trying to follow state guidelines.

August 24, 2021

"We were pulling every lever and pushing every button and using every resource we can think of," said State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris.

August 20, 2021

Testing will be critical to help prevent outbreaks in schools and surrounding communities, according to the program's principle investigator.

August 16, 2021

Talks are underway to decide whether federal medical teams are needed to assist in state hospitals.

August 12, 2021

In the city of Dothan and in Baldwin County, there were more patients in ICUs than those hospitals had formal ICU beds for.

August 12, 2021

The unvaccinated accounted for 97 percent of recently hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Alabama, according to UAB.

August 3, 2021

ADPH's Dr. Karen Landers writes that at least 108 Alabama children who had COVID-19 developed Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome.

August 2, 2021

It's up to local school systems whether to follow the guidance, however. Gov. Kay Ivey said she won't mandate masks.

July 28, 2021

"I've done all I know to do," Gov. Kay Ivey said of the state's low vaccination rate.

July 23, 2021