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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.

November 14, 2020

UAB epidemiologist says next two weeks critical for COVID-19 in Alabama

The time period is critical because Thanksgiving is just around the corner.

November 3, 2020

No peace, no calm, but that’s “normal”

"My students and I are on a first-name basis. But when I can’t call their names, it leaves me confused and frustrated. Like the world we live in today."

October 30, 2020

Study: COVID-19 infection rates more than double without lockdowns

Infection and fatality rates would have been higher without stay-at-home orders, a new UAB study found.

October 26, 2020

Sentinel COVID-19 testing across Alabama campuses showing few cases

“So that means the students got the message,” Dr. Michael Saag said.

October 8, 2020

UAB conducting clinical trials of COVID-19 drugs, therapies, including two given to the President

UAB physicians are conducting a trial of the drug company Regeneron’s monoclonal antibody cocktail.

October 7, 2020

UAB doctor: Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis a “sobering reminder,” urges masks and social distancing

“If the most powerful, or one of the most powerful leaders in the world is susceptible to COVID and its consequences, that's incredibly sobering and sad, and I’m very sorry it happened,” Marrazzo said.

October 2, 2020

Troy vs. South Alabama football game postponed due to COVID

A pause of workouts is temporary, but no makeup date for the game has been announced.

October 1, 2020

SEC college football season begins

In August, it appeared that there could potentially be no college football season.

September 26, 2020

Study: Those with COVID twice as likely to have dined in restaurants

"Masks cannot be effectively worn while eating and drinking, whereas shopping and numerous other indoor activities do not preclude mask use,” the study notes.

September 18, 2020