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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.

January 6, 2023

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.

October 21, 2022

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.

September 6, 2022

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.

September 6, 2022

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.

August 4, 2022

The unmasking of Alabama

Don’t look for many masks. People just aren’t wearing them.

August 3, 2022

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.

July 29, 2022

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.

January 12, 2022

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.

January 5, 2022

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.

January 4, 2022