Gov. Kay Ivey extends mask order, but COVID-19 vaccine supply is low
Dr. Scott Harris said hospitals "by and large are out" of vaccines and largely only have enough for required second doses.
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Alabama’s COVID-19 vaccine supply in question
A UAB doctor said the hospital could do more, if it had more vaccine.
Alabama’s vaccination reporting problems could threaten future shipments, but fixes underway
Dr. Karen Landers said earlier plans for an online registration portal didn't come to fruition, but it could be online within two weeks.
Ivey asks for patience from public on COVID vaccine
"We will get shots in the arm and off the shelf. In the meantime, be patient," Ivey said.
State reallocates $72 million in CARES funds meant for counties, cities
The decision reduced the CARES funds budget for cities and counties to a combined $178 million.
Small business optimism declined sharply last month: survey
Expectations for the next six months are increasingly dim, according to the latest report by the National Federation of Independent Business.
The federal government promised additional vaccine doses. They’re not coming
An Alabama Department of Public Health spokesman said the federal government's inconsistent flow of vaccines makes planning difficult.
New unemployment claims increased again last week
It is the highest number of new claims recorded in a single week since July.
Alabama officials working to ID missed COVID-19 deaths
It will be some time before we can truly understand the death and destruction caused by COVID-19.
Alabama lawmaker will attend her 19th COVID funeral
Rep. Barbara Drummond: “This virus has exposed the skeletons of not only Alabama but across the nation."