Health Governor orders flags at half-staff in honor of lives lost to COVID Saturday marks one year since the state's first confirmed case. Since then, more than 10,000 Alabamians have died. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 12, 2021
Health Alabama to expand vaccine eligibility on March 22 People 55 and older and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities will soon qualify for a vaccine. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 12, 2021
Health Advocates say at-risk people receiving at-home care need vaccines, too Those on home waiver programs would otherwise be living in nursing homes, where they would have access to vaccines. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 11, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Thoughts on the aftermath of March 13, 2020 "In extraordinary times, an individual's character, and that of a state or nation, is revealed, and its essential nature is laid bare." Bill BrittMarch 11, 2021
Governor Governor announces reopening of state Capitol, Governor’s Mansion The Alabama Capitol is open for self-guided tours only. StaffMarch 11, 2021
Health Alabama Nursing Home Association responds to new federal visitation guidance The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released updated visitation guidance for nursing homes Wednesday. StaffMarch 11, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Alabama health organizations recommend COVID vaccines to help end pandemic "Millions of people in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines safely and with few side effects." Alabama’s Leading Health OrganizationsMarch 9, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims increased slightly last week Of the new claims, 48 percent were estimated to be related to the pandemic. Micah DanneyMarch 5, 2021
Health EAMC hospitals to require masks after statewide order expires April 9 An EAMC hospital spokesman said the state hasn't yet reached herd immunity and masks are critical to slowing the spread. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 5, 2021
Health Alabama nursing homes report declining COVID-19 cases The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has not revised its visitation restrictions. StaffMarch 5, 2021