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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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