Palmer, Aderholt support appropriations and COVID-19 relief bill
This bill funds the federal government through fiscal year 2021.
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What’s in the $900 billion COVID aid package?
Congress approved coronavirus relief legislation for the first time in months. Here’s what’s inside.
December is on track to be Alabama’s deadliest month of the pandemic
From cases and deaths to hospitalizations, December is on track to be the worst month of the pandemic.
Senate reaches deal on Federal Reserve lending, clearing path for $900 billion aid package
This final roadblock allows Congress to pass a coronavirus relief deal and omnibus spending package.
Birmingham-area hospitals plead with public to avoid risky behaviors
The pleas came as the state on Friday set another record for new daily cases and COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Congress reaches deal on COVID aid package
All Americans, including children, will get a one-time $600 stimulus payment.
Alabama getting 19,500 fewer vaccine doses than expected next week
“That makes it pretty challenging,” Alabama’s state health officer said of planning for vaccine rollout after the unexpected reduction.
FDA panel approves emergency use for Moderna’s COVID vaccine
The full FDA and a CDC panel both still have to sign off on the panel’s recommendation.
Alabama broke more COVID case, hospitalization records on Thursday
Alabama also set a record for new COVID-19 hospital admissions and the number of coronavirus patients on ventilators.
Hospitals face surge as cases continue rapid rise ahead of holidays
The state’s 4,107 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday was the second-highest daily count ever recorded.