Alabama could surpass all-time COVID hospitalization high by Sunday
Talks are underway to decide whether federal medical teams are needed to assist in state hospitals.
Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris
Dr. Scott Harris: New COVID-19 case graph is “almost vertical”
Vaccinations are increasing in Alabama, but 65,511 doses were tossed after expiring, State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said.
Unvaccinated account for nearly all Alabama COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations
The unvaccinated accounted for 97 percent of recently hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Alabama, according to UAB.
Alabama’s new COVID cases Wednesday was highest since Feb. 4
The state's seven-day average of new daily cases Wednesday was an 815 percent increase from the average on July 1.
CDC recommends new mask guidance for vaccinated, schools as delta surges
Alabama's available ICU beds on Tuesday fell below 200 for the first time since February, as cases and hospitalizations surge.
Health officer: Alabama could reach herd immunity by late summer, if vaccinations increase
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris urged the public to get vaccinated, or Alabama could see another deadly COVID-19 spike.
Alabama pauses Johnson & Johnson vaccine use after rare blood clots
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said there have been no reports of adverse reactions in Alabama.
Alabama mask order to expire Friday along with most other mandates
Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris encouraged the continued wearing of masks after the order expires.
Alabama opening COVID-19 vaccines to all 16 and older beginning Monday
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said the state has an "available supply" of vaccines, which prompted the decision.
State health officer: Alabama ranks last in COVID vaccinations due to slow start
Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said the state will likely open eligibility to all before May 1.