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delta variant

Health

New COVID variant omicron concerns Alabama physicians

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, UAB’s director of infectious diseases, said omicron hasn't yet been detected in the U.S. but expects it’s here.

November 30, 2021

UAB doctors’ study: pregnant women more susceptible to delta variant infection

As of Sept 17. 2021, seven pregnant women have died from COVID-19 in Alabama.

October 14, 2021

Experts on women’s health try to dispel misinformation about vaccines and pregnancy

Armed with recent data, doctors want women to view the vaccines as routine care during pregnancy.

September 2, 2021

Supreme Court blocks Biden administration’s eviction moratorium

The high court said congressional action would be required to prevent renters from losing their homes in the midst of a pandemic.

August 27, 2021

NRA cancels annual meeting in Houston over COVID concerns

The NRA said it made this decision after analyzing relevant data regarding COVID-19 in Harris County, Texas.

August 26, 2021

UAB doctors warn of delta’s impact on children, urge masks in schools

UAB's Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo said two children under the age of two are on ventilators in a Birmingham hospital.

August 19, 2021

Alabama’s ICU beds are beyond full as COVID-19 rages

Mobile County health officials are discussing getting refrigeration trucks to hold the growing number of COVID-19 deaths.

August 17, 2021

Children’s of Alabama “in crisis mode” as delta infections set new records

Kids who are being hospitalized are younger and sicker than those who contracted the original virus.

August 17, 2021

Alabama could surpass all-time COVID hospitalization high by Sunday

Talks are underway to decide whether federal medical teams are needed to assist in state hospitals.

August 12, 2021

Business leaders must do what government can’t or won’t

"If vaccinated individuals do not feel safe to return to work or shop, dine and carry on a regular routine, businesses will suffer."

August 9, 2021