Health UAB doctor: COVID vaccine is a “godsend.” Take it Vaccines have worked beyond anyone’s imagination, in terms of both efficacy and safety, Saag said. Josh MoonJanuary 29, 2021
Health Department of Public Health to hold vaccination clinics in some counties It was unclear Tuesday how much vaccine the state would be sending to these South Alabama counties. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 27, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Public school teachers have been heroes during the pandemic. Treat them like it "Once again, the lone line of defense for American school children is the public school teacher." Josh MoonJanuary 26, 2021
Prisons 57 Alabama inmates have died after testing positive for COVID-19 Approximately 58 percent of incarcerated people in Alabama's prisons have been tested for COVID-19. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 26, 2021
Education After rash of deaths, AEA calls on MPS to reassess coronavirus protocols With 10 deaths since November and four deaths within 48 hours, AEA says MPS officials must act to protect teachers and staff. Josh MoonJanuary 25, 2021
Health Officials caution against dropping guard as COVID numbers dip At one point last week, just 39 of the state’s approximately 1,600 ICU beds were available. Vaccine supply remains low. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 22, 2021
Health Gov. Kay Ivey extends mask order, but COVID-19 vaccine supply is low Dr. Scott Harris said hospitals "by and large are out" of vaccines and largely only have enough for required second doses. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 21, 2021
Health Alabama’s vaccination reporting problems could threaten future shipments, but fixes underway Dr. Karen Landers said earlier plans for an online registration portal didn't come to fruition, but it could be online within two weeks. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 19, 2021
Health Ivey asks for patience from public on COVID vaccine "We will get shots in the arm and off the shelf. In the meantime, be patient," Ivey said. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 19, 2021
Health The federal government promised additional vaccine doses. They’re not coming An Alabama Department of Public Health spokesman said the federal government's inconsistent flow of vaccines makes planning difficult. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 16, 2021