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Piedmont poll worker in Tuesday’s runoff tests positive for COVID-19, hospitalized

A poll worker who worked during Tuesday’s runoff election in Piedmont, Alabama, later tested positive for COVID-19 and was hospitalized, according to Piedmont Mayor Bill Baker. On Tuesday, 475 ballots were cast at that Calhoun County polling location. Baker discussed the matter in a post to his personal Facebook page and to the city’s Facebook … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

July 20, 2020

Opinion

It’s a virus, stupid

As healthcare professionals put their lives on the line, and scientists work to find a solution to our present dilemma, we now clearly see the true character of what passes for leadership in these troubling days.

Bill Britt

July 20, 2020

Administration starts initiative for more, faster testing in nursing homes

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced large-scale procurement of FDA-authorized rapid, point-of-care diagnostic test instruments and tests to be distributed to nursing homes in COVID-19 hotspot geographic areas in the United States. This initiative is a one-time procurement of devices and tests targeted to facilitate on-site testing among nursing home residents and … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 20, 2020

State Sen. Randy Price is recovering from COVID-19

State Sen. Randy Price, R-Opelika, released a statement Friday regarding his health following his hospitalization and diagnosis of COVID-19. Both he and his wife, Oline Price, have the virus. “I have been overwhelmed with prayers, love and support since Oline and I fell ill, and it’s something that I will never forget,” Price said. “Thankfully, … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 17, 2020

Alabama Community College System announces reopening plans

The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) on Friday announced its plans for reopening its campuses statewide for the Fall 2020 semester. The plans incorporate a combination of in-person, online, and hybrid instruction with a focus on the health and safety of the System’s college communities. “Alabama’s 24 community colleges have always been known for our … Continued

July 17, 2020

13th state inmate dies after testing positive for COVID-19

Of the state’s approximately 21,000 inmates, 585 had been tested as of Thursday.

Eddie Burkhalter

July 16, 2020

Jones: Tuberville is undermining governor’s mask order

"Following the Governor’s order is the most important thing all of us can do to get the virus under control. No mixed signals. I support the Governor’s order," Sen. Doug Jones said.

Eddie Burkhalter

July 16, 2020

Law grads concerned over in-person Alabama bar exams amid COVID-19 surge

Test-takers in Alabama are required to sign a waiver noting that they’re taking the test at their own risk.

Eddie Burkhalter

July 16, 2020

Alabama coalition pushes for Medicaid expansion amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Washington D.C.-based nonprofit research organization Families USA released a report Monday that shows that in Alabama, job losses during the coronavirus pandemic resulted in 69,000 Alabamians losing health insurance between February and May.

Eddie Burkhalter

July 16, 2020

State Rep. Will Dismukes says mask order is “a ridiculous crock”

Several Republican lawmakers have not taken kindly to Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s decision to issue a statewide mask order. This is being done to slow the spread of the coronavirus, which is ravaging the state, but State Rep. Will Dismukes, R-Prattville, dismissed the idea as “the dumbest thing that could be done.” “The statewide mask … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 16, 2020