State Rep. Colvin files bill to block mask mandates
A variety of medical experts, including at UAB, have published statistics that show masks were an effective way to prevent the COVID-19 transmission.
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As his state continues one of the worst and most deadly COVID responses in the nation, Nick Saban has done the opposite.
Baldwin County Democrats urge schools to make wearing masks mandatory
Last week, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey resisted calls for new mask mandates.
Mask mandate to remain in Statehouse for now, speaker says
Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon also addressed other pressing issues including priorities for this week.
Alabama’s hospitals, nursing homes urge mask usage, issue reminders on visitation
Association leaders say masks will continue to be an important weapon in decreasing the spread of the virus.
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Alabama Supreme Court upholds dismissal of lawsuit over mask order
The justices wrote that the plaintiffs failed to provide proof that they'd been injured as a result of the mask order.
EAMC hospitals to require masks after statewide order expires April 9
An EAMC hospital spokesman said the state hasn't yet reached herd immunity and masks are critical to slowing the spread.
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See recent postsPlease, Kay Ivey, don’t kill people
"The end of this pandemic is within sight. Lifting the state's mask mandate right now would be incredibly dumb."
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"We can stay home, because maybe next Thanksgiving, we can gather again."
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.