mask mandates

Most infectious COVID strain yet is causing a spike in transmission

Although the BA.5 variant is possibly more infectious, symptoms have been less severe and vaccines still protect against serious illness.

Jacob Holmes

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August 5, 2022

Ivey’s office blasts ADPH message on masking

Ivey has previously issued mask mandates to protect Alabamians from the virus.

Josh Moon

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July 25, 2022

ALGOP passes resolutions supporting school choice bill, ending mask mandates in school

The executive committee passed three resolutions, all passing with broad support from 85 percent or more of attending members.

John H. Glenn

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February 21, 2022

Lawmaker pre-files bill to let parents opt out from school mask mandates

The bill was filed on a day when Alabama had 92 fewer ICU beds statewide than patients needing that care.

Eddie Burkhalter

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September 2, 2021

Masking policy hotly debated before Mountain Brook Board of Education

Parents and doctors debated mandatory masking of school children before the Mountain Brooks Board of Education.

Brandon Moseley

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August 19, 2021

Gov. Kay Ivey issues COVID state of emergency, but no mandates or closures

Alabama hospital ICUs were at 95 percent capacity on Thursday, with a surge in COVID-19 patients that is alarming state health providers.

Eddie Burkhalter

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August 13, 2021

Katie Britt opposes mask mandates in schools

Republican Senate candidate Katie Britt opposes more mask mandates for school children as COVID-19 surges.

Brandon Moseley

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August 5, 2021

Alabama Republicans oppose additional COVID-19 mandates

“Getting a vaccine and wearing a mask should be a choice, not a government mandate," said Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth.

Brandon Moseley

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August 4, 2021

Ivey blames the unvaccinated for COVID-19 cases

“These folks are choosing a horrible lifestyle of self-inflicted pain,” Ivey said. “We’ve got to get folks to take the shot."

Brandon Moseley

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July 26, 2021