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COVID

Health

Lawmaker says COVID vaccine exemption forms “working exactly as they should”

More than 30,000 forms have been downloaded and only 31 have been appealed, according to the law's sponsor Sen. Chris Elliot, R-Fairhope.

December 24, 2021

FDA approves first antiviral pill for treatment of COVID

Pfizer's Paxlovid pill is designed for the treatment of mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19 in patients 12 and older.

December 22, 2021

Organizations challenge use of COVID relief funds to build prisons

“Building more prisons is a gross misuse of funds that were sent to help the people of Alabama, not punish them,” said JaTaune Bosby.

December 21, 2021

Judge temporarily blocks Biden’s vaccine mandate for healthcare workers

U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty's order widens another judge's order, making the temporary ban nationwide.

December 1, 2021

Study: Alabamians’ personal income boosted by federal COVID aid

Alabamians' boost in personal income was lower than in neighboring states, however.

November 16, 2021

UAB pediatric infectious disease expert urges children get COVID vaccine

Alabama has the fourth-lowest percentage of residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

November 15, 2021

Contractors’ association challenging OSHA COVID ruling in court

The group's leaders say the rule could exacerbate issues facing the construction industry, including a labor shortage.

November 10, 2021

UAB pediatrician urges parents to vaccinate children 5 to 11 once available

COVID-19 is the eighth leading cause of death for the age group.

October 27, 2021

The end is near. Repeat.

We don’t seem to have the patience it’ll take to really turn the corner on COVID.

October 10, 2021

Southern Research to invest nearly $20 million, add 50 jobs to Birmingham campus

Southern Research sold the company's Maryland facility and plans to invest more on its Birmingham campus.

October 5, 2021