COVID-19 positivity rate, hospitalizations jump in Alabama
The growth accounts for the steepest single increase in the COVID-19 positivity rate in some time.
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Alabama officials: “No COVID-19 vaccines mandates for school”
The declarations come in response a CDC committee's vote to add COVID-19 vaccines to the recommended immunization schedule for children.
New omicron-specific COVID boosters coming to Alabama
UAB vaccine expert Dr. Paul Goepfert said the new boosters give recipients their best chance to avoid infection and hospitalizations.
Alabama COVID positivity rate falls below 20 percent
The percentage of positive COVID-19 tests reported to ADPH is now 19.4 percent, the lowest state positivity rate since mid-June.
ADPH switches to once weekly updates of COVID dashboard
The Alabama Department of Public Health has announced that it has switched from daily to weekly updates of COVID-19 statistics.
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U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell honored for leadership on COVID-19 vaccination
Community health organizations in the 7th Congressional District presented Rep. Sewell with the award.
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UAB doctor: “Vast majority” hospitalized, very ill with COVID are unvaccinated
Alabama's COVID hospitalizations have more than doubled over the last two weeks, reaching 1,925 on Tuesday.
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.
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.