Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth tests positive for COVID-19
Ainsworth is the only state constitutional officer in Alabama known to have contracted the coronavirus to this point in the public health crisis.
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419 Alabamians have died from COVID-19 in August
The Alabama Department of Public Health on Monday confirmed six additional deaths from COVID-19, taking the state’s death toll from the pandemic to 1,950. Of those deaths, 419 have been reported in August alone. August already is the second-worst month of the pandemic for deaths in the state, trailing only July. The state is averaging … Continued
More than half of Alabama COVID-19 deaths have come in July and August
More Alabamians have died in July and the first two and a half weeks of August than died in the first four months of the pandemic combined. The Alabama Department of Public Health on Tuesday reported 12 more deaths from COVID-19 in Alabama, taking the state death toll to at least 1,867. At least 926 … Continued
Survey: 70 percent of small businesses say they are bracing for COVID-19 resurgence
Fifty-six percent report that they believe it will take six months to a year before the small business climate returns to normal.
Bars are weak point in COVID spread
On Monday, the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board ordered all bars to stop serving alcohol at 11 p.m. in an attempt to somewhat control the spread of the coronavirus.
Thursday set new record for most coronavirus cases reported in a day in Alabama
July has been by far the worst month since the crisis began. The top eight worst days for coronavirus cases have occurred in July.
July is worst month yet for Alabama COVID-19 deaths
Deaths are dramatically up from the month of June, when 296 deaths were reported. Thus far in July, 399 Alabamians have died from COVID-19.
July is already the worst month yet for COVID cases in Alabama
Not only was July the worst month for cases, it is on pace to be the worst month for COVID-19 deaths.
State Sen. Randy Price is recovering from COVID-19
State Sen. Randy Price, R-Opelika, released a statement Friday regarding his health following his hospitalization and diagnosis of COVID-19. Both he and his wife, Oline Price, have the virus. “I have been overwhelmed with prayers, love and support since Oline and I fell ill, and it’s something that I will never forget,” Price said. “Thankfully, … Continued
State Rep. Will Dismukes says mask order is “a ridiculous crock”
Several Republican lawmakers have not taken kindly to Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s decision to issue a statewide mask order. This is being done to slow the spread of the coronavirus, which is ravaging the state, but State Rep. Will Dismukes, R-Prattville, dismissed the idea as “the dumbest thing that could be done.” “The statewide mask … Continued