Governor orders flags at half-staff in honor of lives lost to COVID
Saturday marks one year since the state's first confirmed case. Since then, more than 10,000 Alabamians have died.
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Alabama to expand vaccine eligibility on March 22
People 55 and older and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities will soon qualify for a vaccine.
Advocates say at-risk people receiving at-home care need vaccines, too
Those on home waiver programs would otherwise be living in nursing homes, where they would have access to vaccines.
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"In extraordinary times, an individual's character, and that of a state or nation, is revealed, and its essential nature is laid bare."
Governor announces reopening of state Capitol, Governor’s Mansion
The Alabama Capitol is open for self-guided tours only.
March 11, 2021
Alabama Nursing Home Association responds to new federal visitation guidance
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released updated visitation guidance for nursing homes Wednesday.
March 11, 2021
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See recent postsAlabama health organizations recommend COVID vaccines to help end pandemic
"Millions of people in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines safely and with few side effects."
New unemployment claims increased slightly last week
Of the new claims, 48 percent were estimated to be related to the pandemic.
EAMC hospitals to require masks after statewide order expires April 9
An EAMC hospital spokesman said the state hasn't yet reached herd immunity and masks are critical to slowing the spread.
Alabama nursing homes report declining COVID-19 cases
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has not revised its visitation restrictions.
March 5, 2021