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Alabama’s surge in COVID-19 cases troubling, UAB doctors say

Alabama’s surge in COVID-19 cases is stressing hospitals and, if the rise in cases continues, could put all patients in jeopardy, doctors at UAB Hospital said on Monday. Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, director of UAB’s infectious diseases division, said during a press briefing Monday that the state continues to see record-breaking numbers of new coronavirus cases. … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

June 15, 2020

Palmer Introduces bill to protect 2020 FSA funds

Thursday, Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) introduced legislation that would protect Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Typically, FSA money must be used by the end of a calendar year, but due to widespread closures of healthcare and childcare facilities during recent shelter-in-place orders, many individuals might have to forfeit unused 2020 funds. Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) has … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 15, 2020

“We can’t handle much more”: Doctors sound alarm as COVID-19 surges in Alabama

Some 7,283 cases of the coronavirus have been reported in Alabama since June 1, or about 29 percent of the state’s total confirmed case count, and while many of those who’ve tested positive may not be sick enough to be hospitalized, a doctor treating the sickest COVID-19 patients in Montgomery says he’s not sure how … Continued

Chip Brownlee

June 14, 2020

For first time, Alabama reports more than 1,000 COVID-19 cases in a single day

For the first time, Alabama has reported an increase of more than 1,000 cases of coronavirus in a single-day, according to data from the Alabama Department of Public Health. The total number of coronavirus cases in Alabama jumped by 1,014 on Sunday morning. The previous highs were increases of 888 cases on Saturday, 859 cases … Continued

Chip Brownlee

June 14, 2020

Alabama reports third day of record-setting COVID-19 numbers

Alabama’s COVID-19 case count continues to surge as the Department of Public Health on Saturday, for the third day in a row, reported more than 800 new cases of coronavirus. The total number of coronavirus cases in Alabama since the pandemic began jumped to 24,221 on Saturday, an increase of 888 cases to the cumulative … Continued

Chip Brownlee

June 13, 2020

Third inmate dies after testing positive for COVID-19

An 80-year-old man serving a life sentence at the St. Clair Correctional Facility died this morning after testing positive for COVID-19. Clarence Shepherd died in the medical isolation area in St. Clair prison, according to a press release from the Alabama Department of Corrections. Shepherd is the third state inmate to have died after testing … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

June 12, 2020

For second day in a row, Alabama reports record increase in COVID-19 cases

Alabama reported a new daily high in COVID-19 cases for the second day in a row, according to data from the Alabama Department of Public Health. The total number of positive coronavirus cases increased by 859, surpassing Thursday’s increase of 849. {{CODE1}} The large increases in new cases comes a little more than two weeks … Continued

Chip Brownlee

June 12, 2020

Alabama health department: Outbreaks linked to Memorial Day gatherings

The Alabama Department of Public Health on Friday urged the public to be vigilant about the spread of COVID-19 given that nearly 850 new cases were reported in a single day on Wednesday, the most since the pandemic began. “COVID-19 spreads quickly, and your actions affect others. More than ever since the pandemic began, we … Continued

Chip Brownlee

June 12, 2020

Alabama and Auburn football players test positive for coronavirus

SEC schools began voluntary strength and conditioning training on Monday for the 2020 college football season after months of no football activities due to the coronavirus global pandemic. Spring football practices for both college and high school teams in Alabama were canceled. The players have been brought back to their campuses and training has just … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 12, 2020

Montgomery doctor: Where are we now with COVID-19?

Dr. David Thrasher, M.D., is a Montgomery-area pulmonologist and the head of pulmonology at Jackson Hospital. I’ve been asked by many people to give an update on where we are in Montgomery with the COVID-19 pandemic. First, let me say I cannot offer any medical advice or instructions online. Having said that, I do think … Continued

David Thrasher

June 11, 2020