CDC urges families to limit the number of people gathering for Thanksgiving
The CDC is encouraging families to stay home as much as possible over the holiday weekend and avoid spreading the coronavirus.
COVID-19
Poor People’s Campaign to hold caravan to mourn COVID deaths, demand smooth transition of power
Leaders of the Poor People's Campaign will lead protestors in a motorcar caravan.
Health officials plan for vaccines but urge public to wear masks, social distance
The arrival of a vaccine doesn’t mean the fight is over, public health experts said this week.
Alabama seeing “borderline out-of-control” community spread, UAB expert says
An infectious disease expert at UAB described the state's high positivity rate as a sign of uncontrolled community transmission.
Governor announces $200 million “Revive Plus” small business grant program
Revive Plus is the second wave of funding for organizations with 50 or fewer employees and will award grants of up to $20,000 for expenses.
November 18, 2020
Business Council of Alabama launches initiative to “Keep Alabama Open”
The new campaign comes in opposition to recent public calls for a nationwide mandatory shutdown.
November 17, 2020
Healthcare workers, chronically ill could get vaccine by mid-December
According to ADPH’s three-phase vaccination plan, the first to receive vaccines include healthcare workers and first responders.
Alabama sets new record high 7-day average of daily cases
Over the last seven days, Alabama has reported a record-breaking 14,375 cases.
Sewell’s annual job fair will be virtual this year
Job seekers will have the opportunity to connect with employers from 10 different industries.
Many Alabama schools return to remote learning before Thanksgiving
Alabama school districts reported 1,592 positive cases last week, up 536 cases from the previous week.