COVID-19

Gov. Kay Ivey extends statewide mask order, relaxes capacity limits

The governor's statewide mask order was set to expire Sunday.

Eddie Burkhalter

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November 5, 2020

Alabama’s COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue to rise

As Alabama’s COVID-19 numbers continue to head in the wrong direction, so too are case counts and hospitalizations across the country.

Eddie Burkhalter

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November 4, 2020

Alabama’s COVID-19 deaths surpass deaths in 9/11 attacks

As voters headed to their polling locations Tuesday morning, the Alabama Department of Public Health updated the state’s death toll to 2,987. The terrorist attacks in 2001 killed 2,977.

Eddie Burkhalter

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November 3, 2020

Alabama’s COVID deaths were up in October

October’s 427 deaths is an increase of 14.5 percent from September, during which 373 Alabamians died.

Brandon Moseley

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November 3, 2020

UAB epidemiologist says next two weeks critical for COVID-19 in Alabama

The time period is critical because Thanksgiving is just around the corner.

Eddie Burkhalter

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November 3, 2020

Business Council of Alabama celebrates 35 years

Sunday, Nov. 1, was the 35th anniversary of the Business Council of Alabama’s (BCA) founding.

November 2, 2020

Alabama’s COVID-19 cases continue to rise

Alabama’s ongoing increase in new cases and COVID-19 hospitalizations is especially worrisome for public health experts as flu season arrives and several holidays are just around the corner.

Eddie Burkhalter

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October 31, 2020

Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh won’t seek re-election in 2022

Marsh said it would be up to the Republican caucus to decide whether he'll remain pro tem for the last two years of his term.

Eddie Burkhalter

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October 31, 2020

CDC issues Halloween guidance

“Traditional Halloween activities are fun, but some can increase the risk of getting or spreading COVID-19 or influenza,” the CDC warned.

Brandon Moseley

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October 31, 2020