A year of despair
"The cliché is true: There is a light at the end of this dark tunnel."
March 13, 2021
UAB
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
December 4, 2020
UAB cancels third game
The only remaining game on UAB’s schedule is a game at Rice on Dec. 12.
November 27, 2020