FDA approves second antiviral COVID pill
Merck’s drug, molnupiravir, was found to reduce hospitalizations and deaths by 30 percent, while Pfizer's antiviral pill had a nearly 90 percent reduction.
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FDA approves first antiviral pill for treatment of COVID
Pfizer's Paxlovid pill is designed for the treatment of mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19 in patients 12 and older.
Studies: Omicron less severe, but still dangerous
A pair of studies from Britain found fewer hospitalizations associated with the omicron variant but noted spread was much faster.
Biden administration extends student loan forbearance
The program, originally started during the Trump administration, was set to expire on Feb. 1
COVID cases, hospitalizations increasing in Alabama
The number of Alabamians hospitalized with COVID-19 on Sunday increased by 16 percent from two weeks before.
Report: Alabama 47th in COVID vaccinations of children 5 to 11
Alabama ranks near dead last in the percentage of vaccinated children 5 to 11 and adults 18 and older.
UAB epidemiologist: South Africa sees child hospitalizations surge amid omicron variant
UAB's Dr. Suzanne Judd said there's still much to learn about omicron, but the rise in children being hospitalized is concerning.
Judge temporarily blocks Biden’s vaccine mandate for healthcare workers
U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty's order widens another judge's order, making the temporary ban nationwide.
Study: Alabamians’ personal income boosted by federal COVID aid
Alabamians' boost in personal income was lower than in neighboring states, however.
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Statistics are strong enough and offer enough information for people to stop and at least consider getting vaccinated.