Health Cancer researchers highlight findings, push for funding at Alabama capitol University scientists and advocates met in Montgomery to showcase biomedical advancements and request lawmakers work to fund research for future life-saving therapies. Wesley Walter27 minutes ago
Health Birmingham hospitals see surge of COVID patients, plead for more vaccinations Leaders of eight Birmingham area hospitals said the delta strain is filling beds with younger, sicker patients faster than ever before. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 5, 2021
Health Attendees at Republican event cheered Alabama’s low COVID vaccination rate Alabama has the lowest percentage of fully COVID-19 vaccinated residents in the nation. Cases and hospitalizations are surging. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 4, 2021
Health Alabama AG says schools can’t require proof of COVID-19 vaccine Marshall said schools that plan to charge students who aren’t vaccinated would also be violating the law. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 4, 2021
Health Alabama Republicans oppose additional COVID-19 mandates “Getting a vaccine and wearing a mask should be a choice, not a government mandate," said Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth. Brandon MoseleyAugust 4, 2021
Health Tyson Foods requiring COVID-19 vaccines for workers Tyson workers in Alabama and across the U.S. must provide proof of being fully vaccinated. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 3, 2021
Health Alabama’s health sector in open letter urges COVID-19 vaccinations "The benefits of getting vaccinated FAR outweigh any potential risk," the letter reads. StaffAugust 3, 2021
Health Unvaccinated account for nearly all Alabama COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations The unvaccinated accounted for 97 percent of recently hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Alabama, according to UAB. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 3, 2021
Health Alabama Public Health recommends masks for all in schools ADPH's Dr. Karen Landers writes that at least 108 Alabama children who had COVID-19 developed Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 2, 2021
Health Cities, schools and businesses have started rolling out new mask mandates As COVID cases, and specifically the delta variant, rise quickly, CEOs, superintendents and mayors are scrambling to head off a crisis. Josh MoonAugust 2, 2021
Health COVID-19 surge leads to Alabama Walmart closures Walmarts in Andalusia and Hamilton closed temporarily last week due to COVID-19. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 2, 2021