Alabama ICUs at 95 percent capacity, hospitalizations double in two weeks
In the city of Dothan and in Baldwin County, there were more patients in ICUs than those hospitals had formal ICU beds for.
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"By every measure, the conservative approach in this state has failed during the pandemic."
Alabama mayors asked to help boost vaccinations 20 percent by Labor Day
Alabama remains the least vaccinated state in the nation as cases and hospitalizations continue to surge.
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"Alabama is the least vaccinated state in the nation. The consequences have been devastating."
UAB pediatric doctor pleads for masks in schools, vaccinations for 12 and up
Kimberlin said the delta variant is “rapidly spreading among children” and school systems need to heed the recommendations.
Huntsville Hospital stops some elective surgeries due to rising COVID cases
Hospital system president Tracy Doughty said COVID patients in Madison County have increased nearly sevenfold in the past month.
Rogers hopes 100 percent of the military will receive the COVID-19 vaccine
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced that he will seek President Joe Biden's approval to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for service members.
Alabama hospitals calling off elective procedures as COVID fills beds
Just 6 percent of Alabama's ICU beds were available on Monday, with COVID-19 hospitalizations increasing 122 percent over the last two weeks.
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"If vaccinated individuals do not feel safe to return to work or shop, dine and carry on a regular routine, businesses will suffer."
Col. Casey Wardynski campaigns in Florence
He spoke about his campaign for the Republican nomination in Alabama’s 5th Congressional District.