UAB doctor: Pfizer vaccine promising, but masks, social distancing needed as cases rise
Dr. Paul Goepfert said the announcement was “extremely good news” but said social distancing and wearing masks need to continue.
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Alabama Department of Public Health releases COVID-19 vaccine plan
In a statement, ADPH said the 48-page plan details how the department will allocate vaccines if and when one becomes available.
AEA threatens legal action against doctors writing excuses to break COVID-19 quarantine period
The AEA said it has learned from numerous members that this practice is happening all too often, and it’s placing lives at risk.
U.S. sets new record for number of coronavirus cases Thursday
More than 3.3 million Americans are currently dealing with active coronavirus infections.
Gun season begins tomorrow in two new deer zones
Gun season begins on November 21 in the rest of the state with special muzzleloader and air rifle seasons beginning on November 16.
Gov. Kay Ivey extends statewide mask order, relaxes capacity limits
The governor's statewide mask order was set to expire Sunday.
Exit polling shows Alabamians divided politically on race
Trump was the overwhelming preference of white people in Alabama. Black people preferred Joe Biden as president by even a larger percentage.
Alabama’s COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue to rise
As Alabama’s COVID-19 numbers continue to head in the wrong direction, so too are case counts and hospitalizations across the country.
Alabama’s COVID-19 deaths surpass deaths in 9/11 attacks
As voters headed to their polling locations Tuesday morning, the Alabama Department of Public Health updated the state’s death toll to 2,987. The terrorist attacks in 2001 killed 2,977.
Alabama’s COVID deaths were up in October
October’s 427 deaths is an increase of 14.5 percent from September, during which 373 Alabamians died.