FDA approves first antiviral pill for treatment of COVID
Pfizer's Paxlovid pill is designed for the treatment of mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19 in patients 12 and older.
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Studies: Omicron less severe, but still dangerous
A pair of studies from Britain found fewer hospitalizations associated with the omicron variant but noted spread was much faster.
Former House speaker sent messages, made calls on state-supplied device
The electronic tablet Mike Hubbard used to try to shorten his sentence was given to prisoners by a company under contract with the state.
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See recent postsAre we about to see another surge? It’s up to us
We’re in the cusp of either taming the plague or giving it a fifth life.
Shine a Light Alabama offers resources for those who lost someone during pandemic
The project offers gift bags with candles, information on grieving and how to hold a candlelight ceremony.
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See recent postsWho gets offended by the truth?
"We’ve been mandating vaccines for public health reasons forever."
UAB nurses, staff protest poor working conditions and unequal pay
Salary is cited by the Alabama State Nurses Association as a leading reason for the current nurse shortage.
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See recent postsMayor Woodfin grows stronger
Woodfin may very well be building a dynasty.
Report ranks Alabama’s pandemic recovery third-slowest in nation
The state’s low vaccination rate and high rate of COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths are primary factors.
Alabama Democrats have a plan for 2022 elections
The Alabama Democratic Party is still in rebuilding mode, but party officials believe 2022 can help build for the future