Alabama’s COVID-19 hospitalizations increasing as vaccinations remain low
Alabama has the second-lowest percentage of COVID-19 vaccinations in the nation.
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Nearly all COVID-19 hospitalizations in Alabama are among unvaccinated
The Alabama Department of Public Health is working to learn how many new cases, deaths are of the unvaccinated.
Q&A with White House vaccine coordinator on Alabama’s vaccination rates, delta variant
Dr. Bechara Choucair said nearly all hospitalizations and deaths are now among the unvaccinated.
UAB doctor warns of COVID-19 delta variant
Goepfert spoke bluntly about the need for more Alabamians to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.
Spring 2021 state sales tax collections up dramatically over last year
The top three months on record for state sales and use taxes collected are March 2021, April 2021 and December 2020.
Governor awards COVID-19 community development block grants
Ivey awarded $500,000 each to the city of Opelika and Russell County and $300,000 each to Marengo, Monroe and Pickens counties.
June 9, 2021
Alabama’s COVID vaccinations lag as experts fear a resurgence
UAB's Dr. Michael Saag said for the unvaccinated, the threat from COVID-19 remains very real.
EEOC says employers can require vaccines
The new guidance won't conflict with Alabama law, which carved out an exception for employers.
How is the COVID vaccine safe if they made it so fast? A UAB doctor explains
Four key things, some of which were in motion for decades, came together at the right time.
Governor awards COVID block grants to Calhoun, Mobile and Montgomery Counties
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $1.6 million to assist Calhoun, Mobile and Montgomery counties.
May 28, 2021