Alabama Marks Three Years Since First COVID Case
It was Friday the 13th of March, 2020, that state health officials announced Alabama's first COVID case, which was in Montgomery County.
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Selma mayor James Perkins, Jr. tests positive for COVID-19
Mayor Perkins symptoms are mild and will remain at home over the next few days to rest.
Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has 'mild' symptoms
The first lady has been vacationing with President Joe Biden in South Carolina and began experiencing symptoms Monday.
CDC Drops COVID Quarantine, Distancing Recommendations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine if they come into close contact with an infected person.
ADPH Orders Novavax COVID Vaccine for Adults
Another COVID-19 vaccine option is now available to unvaccinated adults in Alabama.
Maxwell Air Force Base Returns to Indoor Face Mask Policy
People at Maxwell Air Force Base and the Gunter Annex are once again required to wear face masks indoors, due to the rise in COVID cases in Montgomery County.
Montgomery area hospital system encourages patients to use the ER for emergencies only
Baptist Health said Emergency Departments are seeing a record increase in the number of patients seeking non-emergent care.
COVID Hospitalizations on the Rise in Alabama
The number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 is again on the rise in Alabama after weeks in decline.
COVID Cases Cancels Series Between Biscuits and Blue Wahoos
The Biscuits say the games will not be rescheduled, but any tickets purchased for the games can be exchanged for any other home game during the 2022 season.
CDC Extends Travel Mask Mandate to May 3 as COVID Cases Rise
The Biden administration has announced it will extend the nationwide mask requirement for public transit as it monitors an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris Tests Positive for COVID-19
Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris has announced that he has COVID-19.
Masks No Longer Required in Montgomery Public Schools
The Montgomery County school board has announced that face masks will no longer be required in Montgomery Public Schools as of Monday, April 11.
Alabama COVID-19 Hospitalizations at Low for Pandemic
Fewer people are being treated for COVID-19 in Alabama hospitals than at any time since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020.
Alabama COVID Hospitalizations Now the Lowest Since the Start of Pandemic
The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Alabama has dropped to the lowest point since the earliest days of the pandemic.
Alabama State Health Officer Remembers First COVID Case Two Years Ago
Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris talked with Alabama News Network about the state's first recorded case of COVID-19 on March 13, 2020, and what has happened in the two years since.
Selma Residents Share Their COVID Memories
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- This Sunday will mark two years -- since Alabama recorded its first case of COVID-19. Since then -- the virus has impacted nearly everything we do. Melinda Fancher of…
Workforce Summit Aims to Aid Industry in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Department of Labor and the city of Selma hold a workforce summit -- to help industries recruit and retain workers. Alabama Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington -- says the…
Selma Tour of Historic Homes Returns with New Name
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A 46-year annual Selma tradition -- returns in a new way -- following a two-year COVID-related hiatus. After more than four and half decades -- the annual Historic Selma…
Jubilee Crowd Begins to Arrive in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There was a full slate of activities Friday at the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma. Vice President Kamala Harris is set to appear at the event this year…
Face Mask Mandate to End for Montgomery Public Schools on April 8
Montgomery Public Schools Supt. Dr. Ann Roy Moore says the face mask mandate for students and employees will end at the end of the day on Friday, April 8.
COVID Hospitalizations at Lowest Point in Alabama Since 2021
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 are at their lowest point in Alabama since late 2021 in another sign that the latest wave of illness is loosening its grip.
COVID in Alabama Schools: Weekly Case Numbers Fall Below 500
The latest weekly Alabama Department of Public Health report on COVID in the state’s public schools show cases dropping by nearly half statewide.
Selma Businesses Gear Up for Bridge Crossing Jubilee
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma is set to kick off in a couple of days. The four-day event usually provides a huge economic boost for the city.…
Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee A Week Away
From the West Alabama newsroom-- The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee is set to kick off in a week -- and organizers are working to put the finishing touches -- on the biggest annual civil…
COVID in Alabama Schools: Weekly Case Numbers Fall Below 1,000
The latest weekly Alabama Department of Public Health report on COVID in the state’s public schools shows cases once again dropping by more than half statewide.
