Alabama has fourth highest rate of coronavirus cases
Alabama has the fourth-highest per capita rate of COVID-19 cases in the country, trailing only fellow Southern states Louisiana, Florida and Mississippi.
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UAB expert updates BCA members on cornavirus pandemic
The Business Council of Alabama was briefed Thursday on the latest coronavirus pandemic news by Dr. Selwyn Vickers, the senior vice president for medicine and dean of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical School. “This virus really started from what we understand by our best estimates in 2019, probably December maybe a little earlier … Continued
419 Alabamians have died from COVID-19 in August
The Alabama Department of Public Health on Monday confirmed six additional deaths from COVID-19, taking the state’s death toll from the pandemic to 1,950. Of those deaths, 419 have been reported in August alone. August already is the second-worst month of the pandemic for deaths in the state, trailing only July. The state is averaging … Continued
Corinth, Mississippi, is the scenario that school superintendents must be prepared for
Many Alabama school systems will resume in-person classes later this month. Corinth, Mississippi, rushed ahead to open classes and already there are positive tests for the coronavirus, and more than 100 students are now in quarantine. This is the fear that every school superintendent in the country will have to face when making the decision … Continued
Pence says all states and territories are in the process of reopening
Monday, Vice President Mike Pence (R) said that all states and U.S. territories are in the process of reopening their economies. Pence made the comment in a teleconference with members of the Heritage Foundation. The Vice President provided an overview on the national level and then took questions and answers from participants. Heritage Foundation President … Continued
SEC clears path for member schools to resume athletics training on June 8
The Southeastern Conference announced on Friday, that voluntary in-person athletics activities may resume on Southeastern Conference campuses, at the discretion of each university, beginning June 8 under strict supervision of designated university personnel and safety guidelines developed by each institution. The coronavirus crisis ended Spring sports such as baseball and softball and cost both men … Continued
Sewell votes in favor of the new coronavirus aid package
Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Selma, on Friday voted in favor of the Heroes Act, the House Democrats’ latest legislation to address the continued COVID-19 public health crisis and provide support for struggling families and essential workers. “The coronavirus is not waiting, so Congress must continue to show leadership and act now to provide relief to our … Continued
Ivey expected to announce reopening plan Tuesday
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, on a conference call Monday, told legislators that she will announce her plan to reopen the economy. Ivey was joined by her chief of staff, former Congressman Joe Bonner; State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris; State Finance Officer Kelly Butler; Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington; and Legislative Liaison William Filmore. Ivey told … Continued
Supply shortages still inhibiting widespread testing in Alabama
The total number of people tested for COVID-19 in Alabama, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, jumped by more than 18,000 on Saturday. It was the single largest increase in the total number of tests reported in a day since the state began performing tests in early March. The total number of reported … Continued
Sewell pushes tool for Alabamians who don’t ordinarily file tax returns to get coronavirus direct payment
Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell, D-Montgomery, announced tools Thursday to help Alabamians who do not normally file income tax returns the ability to still receive their coronavirus crisis direct payment. “The IRS has released important new information for Alabamians to access their coronavirus direct payments,” Sewell said in a statement. “Over 80 million Americans have received … Continued