Alabama health organizations recommend COVID vaccines to help end pandemic
"Millions of people in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines safely and with few side effects."
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Shelby, Tuberville vote against COVID-19 relief bill
Shelby and Tuberville voted against the Democratic-sponsored $1.9 trillion COVID aid bill.
State health officer: Alabama could expand vaccinations before April 9
Asked when the state will open up to the next phase, Harris said it’s possible it will happen before April 9.
New unemployment claims increased slightly last week
Of the new claims, 48 percent were estimated to be related to the pandemic.
EAMC hospitals to require masks after statewide order expires April 9
An EAMC hospital spokesman said the state hasn't yet reached herd immunity and masks are critical to slowing the spread.
Alabama nursing homes report declining COVID-19 cases
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has not revised its visitation restrictions.
March 5, 2021
Ivey extends mask mandate, relaxes other COVID restrictions
The mask mandate is to remain in effect until April 9, when the governor plans to allow it to expire.
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth calls for governor to rescind statewide mask order
A UAB doctor urges governor to extend the mask order, citing COVID-19 variants and vulnerable population.
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"The end of this pandemic is within sight. Lifting the state's mask mandate right now would be incredibly dumb."
Alabama surpasses 10,000 COVID-19 deaths
Roughly 36 percent of the deaths occurred during the months of December and January.