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.
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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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Governor issues order amending student distancing guidelines
Ivey's order reflects a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guideline change last week.
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.
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"Millions of people in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines safely and with few side effects."
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.