Dr. Scott Harris: New COVID-19 case graph is “almost vertical”
Vaccinations are increasing in Alabama, but 65,511 doses were tossed after expiring, State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said.
COVID-19
Black Belt superintendents ask parents to get children vaccinated
Alabama has the lowest percentage of fully vaccinated residents in the nation, and cases and hospitalizations continue to climb.
Alabama hospitals caring for 37 children with COVID, some in ICUs
Alabama hospitals are seeing younger COVID-19 patients who do not have underlying medical conditions.
Birmingham hospitals see surge of COVID patients, plead for more vaccinations
Leaders of eight Birmingham area hospitals said the delta strain is filling beds with younger, sicker patients faster than ever before.
Katie Britt opposes mask mandates in schools
Republican Senate candidate Katie Britt opposes more mask mandates for school children as COVID-19 surges.
Attendees at Republican event cheered Alabama’s low COVID vaccination rate
Alabama has the lowest percentage of fully COVID-19 vaccinated residents in the nation. Cases and hospitalizations are surging.
Alabama AG says schools can’t require proof of COVID-19 vaccine
Marshall said schools that plan to charge students who aren’t vaccinated would also be violating the law.
Tyson Foods requiring COVID-19 vaccines for workers
Tyson workers in Alabama and across the U.S. must provide proof of being fully vaccinated.
Alabama’s health sector in open letter urges COVID-19 vaccinations
"The benefits of getting vaccinated FAR outweigh any potential risk," the letter reads.
August 3, 2021
Unvaccinated account for nearly all Alabama COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations
The unvaccinated accounted for 97 percent of recently hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Alabama, according to UAB.