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Alabama has eighth most active coronavirus cases in U.S.

Alabama has more active coronavirus cases than 42 other states and Washington D.C. — including more than some states like New York, Michigan and Louisiana, which were some of the hardest-hit states early on the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday, the Alabama Department of Public Health reported 659 more Alabamians tested positive for the coronavirus. That … Continued
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September 7, 2020

College football is back with record UAB win

The 2020 college football season that many said would never be played began Thursday night at Birmingham’s historic Legion Field. UAB defeated Central Arkansas from the Southland Conference 45 to 35. In August the 2020 college football season appeared to be on the brink of being cancelled. The Ivy League, the SWAC, MAC, Big 10, … Continued
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September 7, 2020

UAB doctor urges public to wear masks, social distance during Labor Day weekend

As the Labor Day weekend approaches, infectious disease experts continue to stress the importance of wearing masks and practicing social distancing, or else Alabama could see another spike in COVID-19 cases and deaths.  Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, director of UAB’s Division of Infectious Diseases, told reporters on Thursday that there’s serious concern the state could see … Continued
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September 3, 2020

Every county in Alabama has lost people from COVID-19

There is a lot of diversity in Alabama. Not every community in Alabama looks the same, has the same level of education or makes the same amount money. There are urban counties, suburban counties, rural counties, counties experiencing rapid growth, and counties that have been declining in population for years. There are counties where people … Continued
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September 3, 2020