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.
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Lt. Gov. Ainsworth calls for governor to rescind statewide mask order
A UAB doctor urges governor to extend the mask order, citing COVID-19 variants and vulnerable population.
Alabama surpasses 10,000 COVID-19 deaths
Roughly 36 percent of the deaths occurred during the months of December and January.
Alabama to receive 40,100 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine this week
The one-shot vaccine was approved for emergency use by the FDA on Saturday.
Sewell votes in favor of American Rescue Plan coronavirus relief bill
Sewell said the plan will provide up to $475 million in direct funding for cities and counties in the 7th Congressional District.
Alabama Republican congressmen vote against COVID-19 relief bill
Republican members of Alabama’s congressional delegation all opposed the Democrats' COVID bill.
State health Officer: Third COVID-19 vaccine will “open up a lot of doors for us”
Walmart has added additional COVID vaccination sites in Alabama, and CVS is to vaccinate at nine locations statewide.
Scientists: Herd immunity will mean people can gather again
Once true herd immunity is achieved, community spread will decrease to isolated outbreaks that will likely occur in low-immunity communities.
U.S. could reach herd immunity by late spring, virus expert says
Alabama would need to have 3.5 million people with immunity for the virus's spread to die down on its own.
Virtual town hall Friday on vaccine hesitancy among marginalized communities
The virtual town hall will take place Friday from noon until 2 p.m. and is open to the public.