State Alabama launches app to accelerate COVID-19 public health response Access to this secure mobile app-based platform is now available free of charge to all healthcare organizations and professionals across the state. StaffMay 18, 2021
National Attorney general announces task force to combat COVID-19 fraud The Department of Justice and its partner agencies have already been working to hold hundreds of bad actors accountable. StaffMay 18, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims increased slightly 78 percent of last week's claims were estimated to be related to the pandemic. Micah DanneyMay 17, 2021
Health CDC: Fully vaccinated people can skip masks, social distancing, with exceptions The CDC said full vaccinated people can remove masks indoors and outdoors, no matter the crowd size. Eddie BurkhalterMay 13, 2021
Health Alabama opens Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to ages 12 to 15 Public health officials urge parents to get their children 12 and up vaccinated to ease a return to school next year and prevent outbreaks. Eddie BurkhalterMay 13, 2021
Health CDC panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds A UAB physician says getting young people vaccinated is critical in the state's fight against COVID-19. Eddie BurkhalterMay 12, 2021
Health Gov. Kay Ivey awards federal COVID aid to Huntsville, Colbert County Huntsville is set to use $1.5 million to aid people without housing while Colbert County plans to start a mobile health clinic. Eddie BurkhalterMay 12, 2021
Health Alabama Department of Senior Services warns of new COVID vaccine survey scam The scam survey promises "free reward" that never arrives and charges a shipping fee, according to state officials. Eddie BurkhalterMay 12, 2021
State Fallen officers to be honored as part of National Police Week This year, National Police Week is observed from Sunday, May 9, through Saturday, May 15, 2021. Brandon MoseleyMay 12, 2021
Health FDA OKs Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 to 15 A CDC advisory panel is expected to meet Wednesday to review data and make recommendations for use among those 12 to 15. Eddie BurkhalterMay 11, 2021