Education ASU to require masks, negative COVID test for fall semester The university, one of the state's most proactive during the pandemic, will also impose penalties for violating mask or social distancing rules. Josh MoonAugust 3, 2021
Opinion Opinion | UAB pediatrician: What we know about COVID vaccines Dr. Morissa Ladinsky says children are at risk from COVID-19, and vaccines can help protect them and their families. Dr. Morissa LadinskyAugust 2, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Gov. Ivey: The Trump administration gave us the best weapons against COVID-19 "In Alabama, my advice has been simple and consistent. If you can take the shot, roll up your sleeve and get one." Kay IveyJuly 28, 2021
Health Alabama has lowest percentage of COVID-vaccinated residents in U.S. Alabama's new cases over the last two weeks have increased 80 percent. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 9, 2021
Health Despite second lowest vaccination rate in U.S., Ivey won’t seek federal help UAB's Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo said Alabama's COVID-19 hospitalizations are increasing "exactly as we saw before." Eddie BurkhalterJuly 8, 2021
Health UAB doctor warns of COVID-19 delta variant Goepfert spoke bluntly about the need for more Alabamians to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others. Eddie BurkhalterJune 24, 2021
Health Sen. Tommy Tuberville: “These vaccines are safe, effective and free.” Vaccinations in Alabama have plummeted in recent weeks. Tuberville urged the public to get vaccinated. Eddie BurkhalterJune 11, 2021
Health Alabama’s COVID vaccinations lag as experts fear a resurgence UAB's Dr. Michael Saag said for the unvaccinated, the threat from COVID-19 remains very real. Eddie BurkhalterJune 8, 2021
Health Alabama doctors take calls on TV and answer viewers’ questions about vaccines The Medical Association is planning to do more vaccine call-in programs with television stations throughout the state. StaffJune 7, 2021
Health EEOC says employers can require vaccines The new guidance won't conflict with Alabama law, which carved out an exception for employers. Josh MoonJune 2, 2021