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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.

December 22, 2021

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.

December 22, 2021

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.

November 19, 2021

Are 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.

November 14, 2021

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.

September 24, 2021

Who gets offended by the truth?

"We’ve been mandating vaccines for public health reasons forever."

September 19, 2021

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.

September 8, 2021

Mayor Woodfin grows stronger

Woodfin may very well be building a dynasty.

August 29, 2021

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.

August 19, 2021

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

July 30, 2021