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At least one of nine COVID-hospitalized children in Alabama on a ventilator

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

July 16, 2021

U.S. regulators say a COVID-19 booster shot isn’t needed for the fully vaccinated

Alabama has the smallest percentage of fully vaccinated residents in the nation, according to the CDC.

July 9, 2021

Despite second lowest vaccination rate in U.S., Ivey won’t seek federal help

UAB's Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo said Alabama's COVID-19 hospitalizations are increasing "exactly as we saw before."

July 8, 2021

CDC: Fully vaccinated people can skip masks, social distancing, with exceptions

The CDC said full vaccinated people can remove masks indoors and outdoors, no matter the crowd size.

May 13, 2021

CDC panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds

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

May 12, 2021

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.

April 13, 2021

Governor issues order amending student distancing guidelines

Ivey's order reflects a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guideline change last week.

March 23, 2021

Alabama health officials issue St. Patrick’s Day warning

The Alabama Department of Public Health urges against indoor gatherings and suggests celebrating virtually or within households.

March 16, 2021

Alabama health organizations recommend COVID vaccines to help end pandemic

"Millions of people in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines safely and with few side effects."

March 9, 2021

Alabama to receive 40,100 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine this week

The one-shot vaccine was approved for emergency use by the FDA on Saturday.

March 2, 2021