Health UAB doctor: Pfizer vaccine promising, but masks, social distancing needed as cases rise Dr. Paul Goepfert said the announcement was “extremely good news” but said social distancing and wearing masks need to continue. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 9, 2020
Health Alabama Department of Public Health releases COVID-19 vaccine plan In a statement, ADPH said the 48-page plan details how the department will allocate vaccines if and when one becomes available. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 7, 2020
Health AEA threatens legal action against doctors writing excuses to break COVID-19 quarantine period The AEA said it has learned from numerous members that this practice is happening all too often, and it’s placing lives at risk. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 6, 2020
News U.S. sets new record for number of coronavirus cases Thursday More than 3.3 million Americans are currently dealing with active coronavirus infections. Brandon MoseleyNovember 6, 2020
Environment Gun season begins tomorrow in two new deer zones Gun season begins on November 21 in the rest of the state with special muzzleloader and air rifle seasons beginning on November 16. Brandon MoseleyNovember 6, 2020
Health Gov. Kay Ivey extends statewide mask order, relaxes capacity limits The governor's statewide mask order was set to expire Sunday. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 5, 2020
News Exit polling shows Alabamians divided politically on race Trump was the overwhelming preference of white people in Alabama. Black people preferred Joe Biden as president by even a larger percentage. Brandon MoseleyNovember 5, 2020
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue to rise As Alabama’s COVID-19 numbers continue to head in the wrong direction, so too are case counts and hospitalizations across the country. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 4, 2020
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 deaths surpass deaths in 9/11 attacks As voters headed to their polling locations Tuesday morning, the Alabama Department of Public Health updated the state’s death toll to 2,987. The terrorist... Eddie BurkhalterNovember 3, 2020
National Alabama’s COVID deaths were up in October October’s 427 deaths is an increase of 14.5 percent from September, during which 373 Alabamians died. Brandon MoseleyNovember 3, 2020