Alabama House committee approves ban on “vaccine passports”
The bill also prohibits businesses from refusing goods and services to customers based on immunization status.
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Possible vaccinations of children at Birmingham site under review
Currently, no COVID-19 vaccine has FDA authorization for those under the age of 16. Only Pfizer has authorization for 16 and up.
Some, but not all, Alabama inmates to be offered COVID-19 vaccines
The Alabama Department of Corrections still hasn't said when all incarcerated people will be offered vaccines.
Governor announces locations for National Guard mobile vaccination clinics
Beginning March 23, mobile vaccination teams will rotate through designated counties.
March 18, 2021
Alabama to expand vaccine eligibility on March 22
People 55 and older and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities will soon qualify for a vaccine.
Alabama prisons rank eighth-deadliest due to COVID, yet no inmate vaccinations
Vaccinations could begin late March, may be delayed, depending on arrival of refrigeration equipment/inspections.
State health Officer: Third COVID-19 vaccine will “open up a lot of doors for us”
Walmart has added additional COVID vaccination sites in Alabama, and CVS is to vaccinate at nine locations statewide.
Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs installs equipment to combat COVID
The $620,000 cost of the equipment is to be paid for through federal CARES Act funds.