Two Alabama National Guard teams to begin COVID-19 vaccinations March 23
The two mobile units are to administer at least 8,000 vaccinations weekly in underserved, rural areas.
Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris
Ivey extends mask mandate, relaxes other COVID restrictions
The mask mandate is to remain in effect until April 9, when the governor plans to allow it to expire.
State health Officer: Third COVID-19 vaccine will “open up a lot of doors for us”
Walmart has added additional COVID vaccination sites in Alabama, and CVS is to vaccinate at nine locations statewide.
Black Alabamians make up 11 percent of COVID vaccinations, but data incomplete
The data also shows 32 percent of vaccinations were among races that were unknown or not reported.
Gov. Kay Ivey, two top state health officials get first doses of Pfizer vaccine
“We need everybody to be immune to this thing and to step up,” the governor said.
Amid worsening COVID crisis, governor extends mask mandate with no new restrictions
Ivey said there would be no new restrictions "because we've learned to live with the virus and incorporate precautions into our daily lives.”
Alabama state health officer: COVID numbers are “mind-boggling”
“Unfortunately, we have very difficult times ahead,” said Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris.
Gov. Kay Ivey extends statewide mask order, relaxes capacity limits
The governor's statewide mask order was set to expire Sunday.
Alabama public health officials concerned about COVID-19 and Labor Day weekend
Alabama’s COVID-19 numbers have improved some since Gov. Kay Ivey’s statewide mask order, but with Labor Day just ahead, state health officials fear if the public lets its guard down there could be a surge similar to what the state saw in July. Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris, speaking during a press briefing … Continued
Gov. Kay Ivey extends statewide mask order, requires masks in most classrooms
Ivey’s amended order Tuesday mandates that face masks be worn by employees and students in classrooms from grade 2 through college.