Alabama COVID deaths drastically declined after governor’s mask order, data shows
What the new data shows is that the state’s highest single-day of deaths was July 31, when 29 people died.
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UAB doctor: Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis a “sobering reminder,” urges masks and social distancing
“If the most powerful, or one of the most powerful leaders in the world is susceptible to COVID and its consequences, that's incredibly sobering and sad, and I’m very sorry it happened,” Marrazzo said.
New unemployment claims increased slightly last week
Unemployment claims jumped slightly last week as more Alabamians sought benefits.
378 Alabamians died from COVID-19 in September
At least 373 Alabamians were reported dead from COVID-19 in Alabama in September.
Brooks, Byrne vote against latest version of House coronavirus relief bill
This version was $2.2 trillion, slimmed down in an effort to reach an agreement with Republicans who have offered only a $1 trillion proposal in negotiations.
Sewell votes for latest $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief bill
The new bill also provides families with a second round of direct payments of $1,200 for each individual and $500 for each dependent.
Schools won’t be required to report COVID-19 data for state’s K-12 dashboard
Information presented on the dashboard won’t be broken down by individual schools but will instead be displayed for whole systems. And districts won’t be required to report.
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Black Voters Matter isn’t giving up on Black voters in Alabama
“When you don’t vote, you give away your power,” said Arnee Odoms, Alabama state coordinator for Black Voters Matter.
Troy vs. South Alabama football game postponed due to COVID
A pause of workouts is temporary, but no makeup date for the game has been announced.