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Alabama’s COVID-19 vaccinations have dropped nearly in half
State health officials say younger people are not seeking out vaccines as much as older people.
Governor awards COVID-19 grant to city of Auburn
Auburn will use the funds to provide rental and utility assistance and food distribution.
April 29, 2021
Alabama Department of Public Health recommends use of J&J vaccine
Federal regulators say using Johnson & Johnson could save as many as 1,400 lives over the next six months.
New unemployment claims decreased last week
Of the new claims, 86 percent were estimated to be related to the pandemic.
Governor awards $1 million grant to Jefferson County for COVID-19 recovery
The award is part of more than $40 million allocated to Alabama from a CARES Act grant program.
April 22, 2021
Alabama House committee approves ban on “vaccine passports”
The bill also prohibits businesses from refusing goods and services to customers based on immunization status.
House committee tables bill to curtail powers of health officer, governor
Several members expressed concern the bill could hamper the governor's ability to quickly act in times of emergencies.
As vaccines trickle into Alabama prisons, COVID-19 deaths continue
Despite statements in February that vaccines couldn't be stored outside of prisons and brought in, that's what's now happening.
Possible vaccinations of children at Birmingham site under review
Currently, no COVID-19 vaccine has FDA authorization for those under the age of 16. Only Pfizer has authorization for 16 and up.