UAB doctor to public on surging COVID-19: “Don’t give up on us. We’re tired.”
The head of UAB's emergency management committee said hospitals across the state are seeing increases in COVID-19 hospitalizations.
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Alabama Hospital Association president: COVID-19 “utterly out of control”
Not since Aug. 14, during the state’s summer peak, has Alabama had such a high number of hospitalizations.
Special waterfowl hunting days announced for youth, veterans and active military personnel
On those days, military personnel on active duty, veterans and youth under age 16 who are accompanied by a licensed adult hunter may hunt for waterfowl statewide.
CDC urges families to limit the number of people gathering for Thanksgiving
The CDC is encouraging families to stay home as much as possible over the holiday weekend and avoid spreading the coronavirus.
Poor People’s Campaign to hold caravan to mourn COVID deaths, demand smooth transition of power
Leaders of the Poor People's Campaign will lead protestors in a motorcar caravan.
Health officials plan for vaccines but urge public to wear masks, social distance
The arrival of a vaccine doesn’t mean the fight is over, public health experts said this week.
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"I think that giving thanks for the land that we call home is especially important this year."
Alabama seeing “borderline out-of-control” community spread, UAB expert says
An infectious disease expert at UAB described the state's high positivity rate as a sign of uncontrolled community transmission.
Applications open the Livestock Auction Market Direct Payment Program, Poultry Processor Reimbursement Program
Each program will assist Alabama’s agriculture with costs associated with disruptions experienced due to COVID-19.
Alabama sets new record high 7-day average of daily cases
Over the last seven days, Alabama has reported a record-breaking 14,375 cases.