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Number of children hospitalized with COVID-19 in Alabama increasing

Alabama's COVID-19 hospitalizations have increased nearly 200 percent in three weeks as the delta variant increases.

July 22, 2021

UAB's Dr. David Kimberlin warns that without more vaccinations Alabama could see another surge.

July 19, 2021

As the delta variant spreads, Alabama's COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising.

July 16, 2021

COVID-19 hospitalizations were up 69 percent on Tuesday from two weeks before.

July 13, 2021

The Alabama Department of Public Health is working to learn how many new cases, deaths are of the unvaccinated.

July 2, 2021

The new center will provide consultation and support services to boost infectious disease prevention and control efforts across Alabama.

June 30, 2021

Only Mississippi has fewer fully vaccinated residents. Alabama ranks third-lowest among those who have received at least one dose.

May 25, 2021

Restaurants will be allowed to set aside outside dining areas where customers can eat meals with their dogs.

May 24, 2021

Public health officials urge parents to get their children 12 and up vaccinated to ease a return to school next year and prevent outbreaks.

May 13, 2021

A UAB physician says getting young people vaccinated is critical in the state's fight against COVID-19.

May 12, 2021