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See recent postsVaccines matter to you, me and Alabama
When you vaccinate, you protect your grandmother with asthma, the coworker in chemotherapy and the preemie next door who is still too small for shots.
Avian flu confirmed in Cullman and Pickens Counties bird flocks
Samples from the flocks were tested and confirmed positive.
December 17, 2024
COVID-19 positivity, hospitalizations take a sharp rise in Alabama
The state's COVID-19 positivity rate has risen at an alarming rate over the past two weeks.
As COVID-19 wanes, UAB doctors warn of potential “triple-demic”
Although COVID-19 has been on a decline, UAB doctors say the return to normal activity has brought back a surge in flu and RSV.
Alabama’s COVID deaths were up in October
October’s 427 deaths is an increase of 14.5 percent from September, during which 373 Alabamians died.
State health officer: Theory of low CDC COVID-19 death toll is “deliberate misinterpretation”
Alabama Sen. Doug Jones held an online news conference with Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris, and during the conference, Harris was asked about bloggers and social media personalities claiming that only 6 percent of COVID-19 deaths are actually due to the virus. The bloggers — some of the affiliated with the conspiracy theory … Continued
HomTex switches to making face masks in Alabama
Due to the coronavirus crisis, HomTex Inc., a Cullman based manufacturer of bed liners and other items, has shifted its focus to making cotton face masks for businesses and individuals. The family owned company also plans a major investment at its facilities in Cullman County to manufacture the pleated, 3-ply surgical masks used in hospitals … Continued
Rogers has concerns about global response to coronavirus
Tuesday, Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Saks) addressed the evolving coronavirus outbreak and expressed his concerns about the global response to the coronavirus during a meeting of the House Homeland Security Committee. “Our hearts go out to those who have lost their loved ones and those who are currently undergoing treatment,” Rogers said. “This pandemic is a … Continued
Roby: Congress will consider a funding bill to combat coronavirus this week
The coronavirus is increasingly in the news as the death toll climbs and now includes Americans. Congresswoman Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, said that Congress will be dealing with a coronavirus funding bill as early as this week. “Congress is expected to take up a bill to provide funding to combat the Coronavirus this week,” Rep. Roby … Continued