Alabama opens Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to ages 12 to 15
Public health officials urge parents to get their children 12 and up vaccinated to ease a return to school next year and prevent outbreaks.
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CDC panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds
A UAB physician says getting young people vaccinated is critical in the state's fight against COVID-19.
Gov. Kay Ivey awards federal COVID aid to Huntsville, Colbert County
Huntsville is set to use $1.5 million to aid people without housing while Colbert County plans to start a mobile health clinic.
Alabama Department of Senior Services warns of new COVID vaccine survey scam
The scam survey promises "free reward" that never arrives and charges a shipping fee, according to state officials.
Fallen officers to be honored as part of National Police Week
This year, National Police Week is observed from Sunday, May 9, through Saturday, May 15, 2021.
FDA OKs Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 to 15
A CDC advisory panel is expected to meet Wednesday to review data and make recommendations for use among those 12 to 15.
Alabama ending federally funded pandemic unemployment aid
Gov. Kay Ivey said the state's participation in all federal pandemic aid programs will end June 19.
New unemployment claims increased last week
Eighty percent of last week's claims were estimated to be due to the pandemic.
Health officer: Alabama could reach herd immunity by late summer, if vaccinations increase
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris urged the public to get vaccinated, or Alabama could see another deadly COVID-19 spike.
Alabama could lose unused COVID-19 vaccines to other states
The number of doses administered in Alabama has dropped by more than 40 percent since April 13.