Health New COVID variant omicron concerns Alabama physicians Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, UAB’s director of infectious diseases, said omicron hasn't yet been detected in the U.S. but expects it’s here. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 30, 2021
Health UAB doctors’ study: pregnant women more susceptible to delta variant infection As of Sept 17. 2021, seven pregnant women have died from COVID-19 in Alabama. John H. GlennOctober 14, 2021
Health Experts on women’s health try to dispel misinformation about vaccines and pregnancy Armed with recent data, doctors want women to view the vaccines as routine care during pregnancy. Micah DanneySeptember 2, 2021
Courts Supreme Court blocks Biden administration’s eviction moratorium The high court said congressional action would be required to prevent renters from losing their homes in the midst of a pandemic. Josh MoonAugust 27, 2021
National NRA cancels annual meeting in Houston over COVID concerns The NRA said it made this decision after analyzing relevant data regarding COVID-19 in Harris County, Texas. Brandon MoseleyAugust 26, 2021
Health UAB doctors warn of delta’s impact on children, urge masks in schools UAB's Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo said two children under the age of two are on ventilators in a Birmingham hospital. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 19, 2021
Health Alabama’s ICU beds are beyond full as COVID-19 rages Mobile County health officials are discussing getting refrigeration trucks to hold the growing number of COVID-19 deaths. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 17, 2021
Health Children’s of Alabama “in crisis mode” as delta infections set new records Kids who are being hospitalized are younger and sicker than those who contracted the original virus. Micah DanneyAugust 17, 2021
Health Alabama could surpass all-time COVID hospitalization high by Sunday Talks are underway to decide whether federal medical teams are needed to assist in state hospitals. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 12, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Business leaders must do what government can’t or won’t "If vaccinated individuals do not feel safe to return to work or shop, dine and carry on a regular routine, businesses will suffer." Bill BrittAugust 9, 2021