State BCBS of Alabama provides 100 percent coverage for COVID vaccines Blue Cross is recommending the COVID-19 vaccine for those currently eligible. StaffMarch 3, 2021
Health Alabama to receive 40,100 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine this week The one-shot vaccine was approved for emergency use by the FDA on Saturday. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 2, 2021
Prisons Alabama prisons rank eighth-deadliest due to COVID, yet no inmate vaccinations Vaccinations could begin late March, may be delayed, depending on arrival of refrigeration equipment/inspections. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 1, 2021
Congress Sewell votes in favor of American Rescue Plan coronavirus relief bill Sewell said the plan will provide up to $475 million in direct funding for cities and counties in the 7th Congressional District. Brandon MoseleyMarch 1, 2021
Congress Alabama Republican congressmen vote against COVID-19 relief bill Republican members of Alabama’s congressional delegation all opposed the Democrats' COVID bill. Brandon MoseleyMarch 1, 2021
Health State health Officer: Third COVID-19 vaccine will “open up a lot of doors for us” Walmart has added additional COVID vaccination sites in Alabama, and CVS is to vaccinate at nine locations statewide. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 26, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims decreased last week Of the new claims, 54 percent are thought to be related to COVID-19. Micah DanneyFebruary 26, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | In a dark year, ASU has been a bright spot "From drive-up testing to vaccines in the community to vaccinating public school teachers, ASU has been a leader." Josh MoonFebruary 25, 2021
Health Scientists: Herd immunity will mean people can gather again Once true herd immunity is achieved, community spread will decrease to isolated outbreaks that will likely occur in low-immunity communities. Micah DanneyFebruary 25, 2021
Health U.S. could reach herd immunity by late spring, virus expert says Alabama would need to have 3.5 million people with immunity for the virus's spread to die down on its own. Micah DanneyFebruary 24, 2021