Friday is deadline for Shelby County remote learning students to decide to return or not
Some parents have expressed concern that they have to make a decision so early.
COVID-19
Governor awards $35 million in CARES funds for Health Care and Emergency Response Providers Grant Program
Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday awarded $35 million in CARES Act funds to establish the Alabama Health Care and Emergency Response Providers grant program. The grants will support providers who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “The health crisis we continue to face has had significant impact on many fronts. Certainly, individuals, groups … Continued
September 25, 2020
More than 2,500 Alabamians have died from COVID-19
At least 324 Alabamians have been reported dead from COVID-19 thus far in the month of September alone.
Coronavirus task force’s Dr. Deborah Birx says Alabama should extend statewide mask order
Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House’s coronavirus task force, said Thursday that Gov. Kay Ivey should extend her statewide mask order, set to expire on Oct. 2. She also responded to a CNN report that cited those close to her as saying she’s “distressed” with the direction the White House coronavirus task force … Continued
UAB doctor urges public get flu vaccine as COVID-19 continues to spread
As the flu season nears, Alabama health care providers are encouraging the public to get flu vaccines to prevent stressing hospitals, which continue to care for COVID-19 patients. “We just are really encouraging everyone to go ahead and get vaccinated,” said Dr. Erin DeLaney, assistant professor in the department of family and community medicine at … Continued
Poll: 24 percent say that they will definitely not get a new COVID-19 vaccine
A new poll by the Pew Research Center shows that the percentage of American adults who will get the new coronavirus vaccine has dropped to just 51 percent. At least 24 percent were adamant that they will definitely not get the new vaccine, while another 25 percent answered that they will probably not take the … Continued
Applications open for Alabama’s CARES Act Marine Industry Relief Program
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Marine Resources Division announced this week that it is currently accepting applications for its CARES Act relief program for fishery-related businesses. The program was established to provide financial relief for losses suffered by the state’s marine fishing industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information about … Continued
Alabama declines to release COVID-19 data associated with child care centers
APR has asked for that data and whether ADPH was aware of the number of cases associated with child care centers statewide.
Jones introduces bill to encourage investments in minority-serving banks
“One of the biggest hurdles for minority entrepreneurs is access to capital,” Jones said.
SPLC report: Despite COVID-19 deaths, Alabama isn’t releasing older, at-risk inmates
A report by the Southern Poverty Law Center published Tuesday found that almost 200 older state inmates, at greater risk from COVID-19, were eligible for parole, but either had no hearing or were denied parole over the summer. Alabama’s three-member Board of Pardons and Paroles denied parole for 44 people who were 65 and older … Continued