Health Alabama mask order to expire Friday along with most other mandates Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris encouraged the continued wearing of masks after the order expires. Eddie BurkhalterApril 7, 2021
Health State health officer: Alabama ranks last in COVID vaccinations due to slow start Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said the state will likely open eligibility to all before May 1. Eddie BurkhalterApril 2, 2021
Health Alabama’s hospitals, nursing homes urge mask usage, issue reminders on visitation Association leaders say masks will continue to be an important weapon in decreasing the spread of the virus. StaffApril 1, 2021
Health Some, but not all, Alabama inmates to be offered COVID-19 vaccines The Alabama Department of Corrections still hasn't said when all incarcerated people will be offered vaccines. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 31, 2021
Health Tuskegee doctor on the front lines of COVID fight Dr. Deanah Maxwell Stafford believes that transparency is critical when talking about vaccines with patients. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 29, 2021
Health Alabama community health centers get $92 million for COVID-19 fight Alabama's share is a portion of $6 billion in aid to community health centers nationwide for testing, treatment and vaccinations. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 26, 2021
Health Walmart hasn’t yet updated COVID vaccine site to reflect Alabama eligibility Eligibility expanded to those 55 and older, those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other workers on Monday. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 22, 2021
Health Alabama Supreme Court upholds dismissal of lawsuit over mask order The justices wrote that the plaintiffs failed to provide proof that they'd been injured as a result of the mask order. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 19, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims increased again last week Sixty-seven percent of the new claims were estimated to be related to the pandemic. Micah DanneyMarch 19, 2021
Health Governor announces locations for National Guard mobile vaccination clinics Beginning March 23, mobile vaccination teams will rotate through designated counties. StaffMarch 18, 2021