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Christmas is a time for optimism. The New Year, a marker for self-evaluation and starting over and, with our resolutions, for looking forward.

December 19, 2021

Alabama confirms first case of Omicron COVID variant

The Alabamian confirmed to have the omicron variant had no travel history outside of the state.

December 16, 2021

UAB epidemiologist: South Africa sees child hospitalizations surge amid omicron variant

UAB's Dr. Suzanne Judd said there's still much to learn about omicron, but the rise in children being hospitalized is concerning.

December 8, 2021

First case of omicron COVID variant confirmed in U.S.

The Californian had just returned from South Africa and tested positive for the variant five days later.

December 2, 2021

New COVID variant omicron concerns Alabama physicians

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, UAB’s director of infectious diseases, said omicron hasn't yet been detected in the U.S. but expects it’s here.

November 30, 2021