Mask Mandate

Legislature

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.

December 8, 2023

Save us, Nick Saban

As his state continues one of the worst and most deadly COVID responses in the nation, Nick Saban has done the opposite.

December 29, 2021

Baldwin County Democrats urge schools to make wearing masks mandatory

Last week, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey resisted calls for new mask mandates.

July 27, 2021

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.

April 13, 2021

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.

April 1, 2021

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.

March 19, 2021

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.

March 5, 2021

Please, 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."

March 4, 2021

Be thankful, not regretful

"We can stay home, because maybe next Thanksgiving, we can gather again."

November 19, 2020

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.

July 16, 2020