Health U.S. could reach herd immunity by late spring, virus expert says Alabama would need to have 3.5 million people with immunity for the virus's spread to die down on its own. Micah Danney / February 24, 2021
Workers, volunteers needed for vaccination sites in Birmingham A third community vaccine location will start serving all eligible residents on Feb. 11. Micah Danney / February 6, 2021
COVID vaccine is the best bet for pregnant women, UAB expert says While concerns about side effects can't be dismissed, there is broad consensus that the risks posed by the virus are far greater. Micah Danney / January 30, 2021
For young adults, the pandemic’s effects on mental health can be life-threatening People 18 to 24 were already at higher risk of suicide before the pandemic. It’s made things worse, experts say. Micah Danney / December 30, 2020
UAB prepares for first vaccinations, but still relies on public to slow virus’s spread Health experts see a light at the end of the tunnel but warn that we are still very much in the tunnel. Micah Danney / December 16, 2020
Rebuilding bridges: Outreach underway to marginalized communities on vaccines History has given minority communities reason to be skeptical, but outreach efforts aim to repair the distrust. Eddie Burkhalter / December 15, 2020
“A very dire place:” UAB’s Dr. Marrazzo discusses Alabama’s COVID numbers, vaccines “We are at a very dire place in the pandemic, and the concern is that we haven't even seen the worst of it,” Marrazzo said. Eddie Burkhalter / December 7, 2020
Alabama state health officer: COVID numbers are “mind-boggling” “Unfortunately, we have very difficult times ahead,” said Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris. Eddie Burkhalter / December 4, 2020
UAB cancels third game The only remaining game on UAB’s schedule is a game at Rice on Dec. 12. Brandon Moseley / November 27, 2020
Auburn, Alabama, Troy and UAB games canceled or postponed because of COVID-19 Four SEC games have had to be rescheduled due to surging coronavirus cases on university campuses. Brandon Moseley / November 14, 2020