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UAB doctors on COVID “wildfire” : Get vaccinated now, wear masks and avoid large crowds

The delta variant has Alabama on track to match its worst month for infections and hospitalizations.

July 27, 2021

Doctor credits vaccine in Piedmont woman’s “breakthrough” COVID case survival

Carolyn Studdard's doctor told the family had the 78-year-old not been vaccinated, her case could have been much worse.

July 27, 2021

UA campuses returning to in-person, but faculty “disturbed” by low vaccination rates

The university system pledges to do everything it can to encourage students to get the shot.

July 21, 2021

Alabama has lowest percentage of COVID-vaccinated residents in U.S.

Alabama's new cases over the last two weeks have increased 80 percent.

July 9, 2021

U.S. regulators say a COVID-19 booster shot isn’t needed for the fully vaccinated

Alabama has the smallest percentage of fully vaccinated residents in the nation, according to the CDC.

July 9, 2021

Another round of COVID Roulette

"It’s really a no-brainer. Get vaccinated. Vaccines are readily available for anybody 12 years old or older."

July 9, 2021

CDC panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds

A UAB physician says getting young people vaccinated is critical in the state's fight against COVID-19.

May 12, 2021

63rd Alabama inmate dies after positive COVID test, still no vaccinations

Inmates in Alabama have been eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations for 42 days, but none have been vaccinated.

March 22, 2021

A year of despair

"The cliché is true: There is a light at the end of this dark tunnel."

March 13, 2021

Alabama Nursing Home Association responds to new federal visitation guidance

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released updated visitation guidance for nursing homes Wednesday.

March 11, 2021