Alabama’s COVID-19 hospitalizations increasing as vaccinations remain low
Alabama has the second-lowest percentage of COVID-19 vaccinations in the nation.
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Nearly all COVID-19 hospitalizations in Alabama are among unvaccinated
The Alabama Department of Public Health is working to learn how many new cases, deaths are of the unvaccinated.
UAB doctor warns of delta variant and upcoming holiday weekend
It takes between 10 and 15 seconds of exposure to catch the delta variant of COVID-19, Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo said.
ADPH, UAB launch Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control
The new center will provide consultation and support services to boost infectious disease prevention and control efforts across Alabama.
Q&A with White House vaccine coordinator on Alabama’s vaccination rates, delta variant
Dr. Bechara Choucair said nearly all hospitalizations and deaths are now among the unvaccinated.
New unemployment claims increased slightly last week
Fifty-two percent of last week's claims were reported to be due to the pandemic.
UAB doctor warns of COVID-19 delta variant
Goepfert spoke bluntly about the need for more Alabamians to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.
Governor awards COVID-19 recovery funds to six Alabama counties
The funds were made available to the state by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
June 21, 2021
State unemployment rate dropped to 3.4 percent in May
There were 75,458 Alabamians counted as unemployed in May.
Gov. Kay Ivey talks prisons, gaming and end to unemployment aid
Gov. Kay Ivey warned that if left unaddressed, the U.S. Department of Justice will take over Alabama's prisons.