Tuskegee doctor on the front lines of COVID fight
Dr. Deanah Maxwell Stafford believes that transparency is critical when talking about vaccines with patients.
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February had Alabama’s lowest unemployment rate since pandemic started
The seasonally adjusted rate was 4 percent last month and is expected to continue to drop, ADOL said.
Senate considering bill to set minimum standards for visitation
A bill in the Alabama Senate would set minimum standards of visitation for patients in long-term care facilities.
Alabama community health centers get $92 million for COVID-19 fight
Alabama's share is a portion of $6 billion in aid to community health centers nationwide for testing, treatment and vaccinations.
UAB community vaccination sites closed Thursday due to weather
The Weather Service predicts several storms across Central Alabama, with the threat of tornadoes and heavy winds.
Sewell leads bipartisan legislation to expand telehealth services for seniors
The legislation is designed to ensure seniors in Medicare are able to access care through audio visits.
ASU to hold COVID vaccination clinics for Hyundai workers
ASU has secured 2,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine for the Friday and Saturday clinics.
Governor issues order amending student distancing guidelines
Ivey's order reflects a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guideline change last week.
Walmart hasn’t yet updated COVID vaccine site to reflect Alabama eligibility
Eligibility expanded to those 55 and older, those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other workers on Monday.
63rd Alabama inmate dies after positive COVID test, still no vaccinations
Inmates in Alabama have been eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations for 42 days, but none have been vaccinated.