The Paycheck Protection Program has reopened
The program was re-authorized on Dec. 27 with a new combined allocation of $284.5 billion.
COVID-19
Vaccinations pick up pace, but COVID hospitalizations hit new record Monday
There were 3,088 hospitalized COVID-19 patients statewide Monday, a 174 percent increase over the last month.
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"For little reason, faculty are voting on a no-confidence label for a provost in the middle of an unprecedented pandemic."
Governor to receive second and final dose of vaccine on Tuesday
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mary McIntyre will also be receiving their second doses.
January 12, 2021
Alabama State Rep. Anthony Daniels: “I thought I was going to die”
House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels described his two-week battle with COVID.
Alabama to begin vaccinating people 75 and up, first responders on Jan. 18
The move is the first such expansion since the state began administering vaccines last month.
New unemployment claims spiked last week
Of those claims, 80 percent were related to COVID-19.
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue surge as state awaits impact of New Year’s
Hospitals statewide continue to see record numbers of COVID-19 patients, as new cases mount and vaccine disbursement lags.
ADOL begins paying CARES Act extended benefits, additional $300 weekly benefit
Claimants eligible for these payments will need to take no action other than continuing to file weekly certifications.
January 7, 2021
Birmingham mayor released from hospital
The mayor’s personal physician said his health has improved since being admitted to the hospital on Monday.