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Alabama confirms first case of Omicron COVID variant

The Alabamian confirmed to have the omicron variant had no travel history outside of the state.

December 16, 2021

Cleveland Thomas, 73, died on Dec. 2 and tested positive for COVID-19 during an autopsy.

December 15, 2021

As the U.S. nears 800,000 COVID deaths, Alabama leads all but one state in COVID deaths per capita.

December 14, 2021

The CDC must also approve those booster shots for the older teens before shots can begin.

December 10, 2021

Alabama ranks near dead last in the percentage of vaccinated children 5 to 11 and adults 18 and older.

December 9, 2021

UAB's Dr. Suzanne Judd said there's still much to learn about omicron, but the rise in children being hospitalized is concerning.

December 8, 2021

The Californian had just returned from South Africa and tested positive for the variant five days later.

December 2, 2021

U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty's order widens another judge's order, making the temporary ban nationwide.

December 1, 2021

Lamb founded one of the world's largest Christian networks, using that reach to spread vaccine disinformation.

December 1, 2021

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, UAB’s director of infectious diseases, said omicron hasn't yet been detected in the U.S. but expects it’s here.

November 30, 2021