Gov. Kay Ivey: Kids should return to class in person, no mask mandates
The American Academy of Pediatrics on Monday recommended universal masking in schools for those over two.
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Alabama’s COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations up more than 100 percent
UAB's Dr. David Kimberlin warns that without more vaccinations Alabama could see another surge.
Unmasked Fort Rucker service members must show proof of vaccination
The U.S. Army Post commanding general said the move is needed due to rising rates of COVID-19.
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See recent postsCOVID cases are growing again. Alabama leaders have to do something
"It's not enough to sit quietly and allow the new Delta variant to spread. State leaders have to speak up."
Alabama health clinics get $10.3 million in federal aid to combat COVID-19
The funds will be used to expand testing and mitigation efforts.
Ivey: No plans for government workers to knock on doors to promote vaccines
Ivey’s office said that the state has no plans to send workers door-to-door promoting, or pressuring, people to get the vaccine.
Alabama has lowest percentage of COVID-vaccinated residents in U.S.
Alabama's new cases over the last two weeks have increased 80 percent.
Groups ask Ivey to spend $4 billion in pandemic aid on those most in need
Groups say money should go to expand Medicaid, improve housing, education and access to broadband.
Barry Moore: It’s not “the government’s job to knock on doors” to promote the vaccine
White House officials on July 1 announced that federal COVID-19 surge response teams were being readied to send into areas with low vaccination rates.
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."