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Education

ASU to require masks, negative COVID test for fall semester

The university, one of the state's most proactive during the pandemic, will also impose penalties for violating mask or social distancing rules.

August 3, 2021

Gov. Kay Ivey: Kids should return to class in person, no mask mandates

The American Academy of Pediatrics on Monday recommended universal masking in schools for those over two.

July 19, 2021

Katie Britt opposes new COVID-19 “lockdowns” and mask mandates

Britt also opposes a plan to pull back on small business deductions and eliminate them for higher-earning businesses.

July 13, 2021

Coronavirus is setting new records

Coronavirus cases aren’t just on the rise in a number of hot spots. They are increasing in nearly every single state.

November 16, 2020

U.S. sets new record for number of coronavirus cases Thursday

More than 3.3 million Americans are currently dealing with active coronavirus infections.

November 6, 2020

Bring a photo ID to the polls

Voters who do not have a valid photo ID can get a free voter ID from their local board of registrars or the secretary of state’s office even as late as today.

November 3, 2020

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.

November 3, 2020

Georgia game going ahead despite Saban’s COVID diagnosis

The 69-year-old Saban has tested positive for the coronavirus, but is asymptomatic at this time.

October 15, 2020

More than 2,500 Alabamians have died from COVID-19

At least 324 Alabamians have been reported dead from COVID-19 thus far in the month of September alone.

September 25, 2020

COVID cases back at late June levels but could worsen again

The Alabama Department of Public Health data shows just 633 new cases of COVID-19 reported Tuesday, and 811 cases Wednesday. Rather than being a statistical anomaly, the numbers reflect an ongoing September decline in the number of new cases reported. The seven-day average of new cases per day — a measure that smooths out daily … Continued

September 9, 2020