coronavirus

Vaccines are working, but fewer younger people are getting them, UAB physician says

UAB's Dr. Suzanne Judd said COVID-19 statewide is improving, but it will take more work to get the remaining population vaccinated.

Eddie Burkhalter

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May 19, 2021

Bill to curb governor, state health officer’s emergency powers fails

A Republican said before the vote that the bill could cost the state federal money, while Democrats decried it as dangerous.

Eddie Burkhalter

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May 18, 2021

Alabama launches app to accelerate COVID-19 public health response

Access to this secure mobile app-based platform is now available free of charge to all healthcare organizations and professionals across the state.

May 18, 2021

Attorney general announces task force to combat COVID-19 fraud

The Department of Justice and its partner agencies have already been working to hold hundreds of bad actors accountable.

May 18, 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.

Eddie Burkhalter

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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.

Eddie Burkhalter

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May 12, 2021

Health officer: Alabama could reach herd immunity by late summer, if vaccinations increase

State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris urged the public to get vaccinated, or Alabama could see another deadly COVID-19 spike.

Eddie Burkhalter

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May 6, 2021

Alabama could lose unused COVID-19 vaccines to other states

The number of doses administered in Alabama has dropped by more than 40 percent since April 13.

Eddie Burkhalter

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May 4, 2021

Alabama’s COVID-19 health order to expire May 31

Gov. Kay Ivey's order was previously set to expire Wednesday. She's also extending the state of emergency until July 6.

Eddie Burkhalter

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May 4, 2021