Health UAB vaccinating Black Alabamians at better rate than state, national averages UAB-administered vaccinations account for 14 percent of all Alabamians who have received both required doses. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 19, 2021
Health Alabama’s vaccination numbers improve, but still lag behind other states The Biden administration announced Tuesday that states would see a 25 percent increase in vaccine shipments this week. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 17, 2021
Health Virtual town hall Friday on vaccine hesitancy among marginalized communities The virtual town hall will take place Friday from noon until 2 p.m. and is open to the public. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 17, 2021
Health Winter weather closes some vaccination sites, county health departments Vaccination clinics are to be rescheduled, the Alabama Department of Public Health announced Sunday. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 15, 2021
Health Black Alabamians make up 11 percent of COVID vaccinations, but data incomplete The data also shows 32 percent of vaccinations were among races that were unknown or not reported. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 13, 2021
Health Select Alabama Walmart, Sam’s Club pharmacies to begin vaccinations Feb. 12 The company selected 74 stores across Alabama to begin administering COVID-19 vaccines on Feb 12. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 9, 2021
Health UAB, PathCheck Foundation release COVID-19 dashboard Alabama ranks last in the nation in the percentage of vaccine doses administered, according to the dashboard. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 9, 2021
Health Workers, volunteers needed for vaccination sites in Birmingham A third community vaccine location will start serving all eligible residents on Feb. 11. Micah DanneyFebruary 6, 2021
Health Large-scale COVID vaccination sites open Monday, but supply remains low in Alabama Some of the clinics opening next week are already booked solid for the week. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 5, 2021
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