Alabama least vaccinated state, breaks 17,000 confirmed COVID deaths
The “Alabama Unites Against COVID" campaign seeks to encourage vaccinations and increase access to testing.
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Alabama Senate approves COVID aid spending bill
The bill, which details the spending of $772 million in federal aid, now heads to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature.
Alabama’s COVID hospitalizations near record high
The state on Monday was just 135 patients shy of the record 3,080 COVID patients, set on Jan. 5, 2021.
Alabama prisons see increasing COVID cases among prisoners, staff
There were 334 new confirmed cases among incarcerated people and 146 cases among prison staff last week.
UAB epidemiologist: Alabama’s COVID surge could last for several more weeks
There were 2,566 people hospitalized with COVID in Alabama on Tuesday, the highest it’s been since Sept. 10.
U.S. government to launch free COVID test website Wednesday
Every U.S. household can order four at-home tests at no cost beginning Wednesday.
Alabama prisons see hundreds of COVID cases among incarcerated, staff
There were 204 new confirmed cases among prisoners and 185 self-reported cases among prison staff last week.
UAB doctor: “Vast majority” hospitalized, very ill with COVID are unvaccinated
Alabama's COVID hospitalizations have more than doubled over the last two weeks, reaching 1,925 on Tuesday.
Alabama’s average daily reported COVID cases breaks 10,000 for first time
Alabama’s COVID hospitalizations reached 1,776 on Monday, a level not seen since Sept. 21 and a 239 percent increase from two weeks ago.
Governor, Statehouse leadership discussing special session to allocate remaining American Rescue Plan funds
This possible special session could be called as early as the first month of the regular legislative session, the source said, which is scheduled to begin Tuesday.