One in 390 Alabamians have died of COVID-19
COVID hospitalizations are down, but new daily cases remain high, and two hospitals are out of monoclonal antibody treatments.
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris
Anniston hospital exhausts supply of COVID monoclonal antibody treatment
The hospital exhausting its supply of the treatment comes as RMC experienced three COVID deaths within a 24 hour period.
Gov. Kay Ivey announces federal funds to hire traveling nurses for hospitals
Alabama on Thursday had 120 fewer ICU beds than patients who needed ICU care. COVID-19 continues to surge statewide.
Web discussion Thursday re: monoclonal antibody treatments, vaccines
Speakers will include State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris and UAB's Dr. Michael Saag.
UAB doctor “really, really scared” over delta variant and children
“We are standing in a tunnel right now and the train is accelerating at us as we speak," he said.
Bill to curb governor, state health officer’s emergency powers fails
A Republican said before the vote that the bill could cost the state federal money, while Democrats decried it as dangerous.
Alabama to expand vaccine eligibility on March 22
People 55 and older and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities will soon qualify for a vaccine.
State health officer: Alabama could expand vaccinations before April 9
Asked when the state will open up to the next phase, Harris said it’s possible it will happen before April 9.
Large-scale COVID vaccination sites open Monday, but supply remains low in Alabama
Some of the clinics opening next week are already booked solid for the week.
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