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Ivey extends mask mandate, relaxes other COVID restrictions

The mask mandate is to remain in effect until April 9, when the governor plans to allow it to expire.

March 4, 2021

A UAB doctor urges governor to extend the mask order, citing COVID-19 variants and vulnerable population.

March 4, 2021

Roughly 36 percent of the deaths occurred during the months of December and January.

March 3, 2021

The one-shot vaccine was approved for emergency use by the FDA on Saturday.

March 2, 2021

Sewell said the plan will provide up to $475 million in direct funding for cities and counties in the 7th Congressional District.

March 1, 2021

Republican members of Alabama’s congressional delegation all opposed the Democrats' COVID bill.

March 1, 2021

Walmart has added additional COVID vaccination sites in Alabama, and CVS is to vaccinate at nine locations statewide.

February 26, 2021

Once true herd immunity is achieved, community spread will decrease to isolated outbreaks that will likely occur in low-immunity communities.

February 25, 2021

Alabama would need to have 3.5 million people with immunity for the virus's spread to die down on its own.

February 24, 2021

The virtual town hall will take place Friday from noon until 2 p.m. and is open to the public.

February 17, 2021