UAB: ERs not the place to seek COVID testing if not sick enough to need care
Alabama's new COVID cases and positivity rate continue to set records this week as hospitalizations continue to rise.
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FDA approves Pfizer’s COVID booster for children 12 to 15
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention meets Wednesday to discuss giving final approval.
Alabama starts new year with COVID surge as schools prepare to reopen
Alabama had a record number of cases last week, a record-high positivity rate and hospitalizations doubled in just more than a week.
Studies: Omicron less severe, but still dangerous
A pair of studies from Britain found fewer hospitalizations associated with the omicron variant but noted spread was much faster.
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Statistics are strong enough and offer enough information for people to stop and at least consider getting vaccinated.
UAB pediatric infectious disease expert urges children get COVID vaccine
Alabama has the fourth-lowest percentage of residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Ivey signs anti-vaccine mandate bills into law
Both bills were criticized by the BCA, which said they would "cause confusion and place Alabama employers in a no-win position."
CDC approves Pfizer vaccine for kids 5 to 11
President Joe Biden called the decision "a turning point" in the battle against COVID-19.
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We Dare to Spend Millions of Taxpayer Dollars Unsuccessfully Defending Our Rights.
UA System, Auburn workers must be vaccinated by Dec. 8
President Joe Biden's executive order requires all federal contractors and subcontractors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 8.