FDA grants emergency use authorization to Pfizer vaccine
The FDA emergency use authorization gives the federal government the ability to start distributing it to states.
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Hospitals see surge of COVID patients due to Thanksgiving gatherings
"We've got to stop this now before conditions get even worse," UAB's Dr. Sarah Nafziger said.
Alabama prepares for COVID-19 vaccines as the virus surges
Alabama could begin receiving a shipment of 41,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine in a matter of days.
Sports broadcaster Eli Gold tests positive for coronavirus
Gold confirmed his positive test on his weekly show with Alabama head football coach Nick Saban.
Unemployment claims stayed steady last week; almost half COVID-related
Some 3,317 claims were related to COVID-19, representing 47 percent.
Alabama COVID cases, hospitalizations reach another record high
Alabama’s ICU availability dipped to a record low 8 percent Wednesday, with just 130 beds available statewide.
Death of 94-year-old man in Alabama prison highlights struggle to control COVID-19
AODC has struggled to control the virus, which has infected at least 1,033 incarcerated people and at least 729 workers.
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U.S. sets new single day COVID-19 death record
Nationally, the death toll has risen to at least 296,885 as of press time.
Amid worsening COVID crisis, governor extends mask mandate with no new restrictions
Ivey said there would be no new restrictions "because we've learned to live with the virus and incorporate precautions into our daily lives.”