Florida Breaks Record with more than 21,000 new COVID Cases.
Florida has reported 21,683 new coronavirus cases, the states highest one-day total since 2020.
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July COVID-19 Hospitalizations Jump from 204 to 1,345 in Alabama
Fueled by the highly contagious delta variant, the number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 jumped from 204 to 1,345 in July in Alabama.
City of Montgomery, Montgomery County to Require Masks in All Facilities
The city of Montgomery and Montgomery County have announced that face masks will be required in all facilities.
Rising COVID-19 Cases Forces Montgomery County to Cancel Jury Trials in August
Montgomery County is canceling all jury trials in the month of August. Presiding Judge Johnny Hardwick made the decision to cancel due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases. The jury trials that were set to take place in August…
Doctor: COVID-19 'Raging' in Alabama as Many Refuse Shots
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A health leader says COVID-19 is "raging" through Alabama as thousands refuse vaccinations that nearly always prevent serious illness. UAB Hospital's Dr. Sarah Nafziger says the surge is happening as a highly contagious strain race through…
President Biden orders tough new vaccination rules for federal government
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration has announced…
ADPH: Virtually All of Alabama Ranked "High" for COVID-19 Community Transmission
The latest statewide COVID-19 community transmission map puts virtually all of Alabama in the "high" category, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health.
Andalusia Walmart to Close Temporarily for COVID-19 Cleaning
Walmart says it will temporarily close its store in Andalusia for deep cleaning, which is related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
CDC Mask Guidance Met with Hostility by Leading Republicans
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Republicans are responding with hostility to new masking guidance…
Shot Incentives Offered in Alabama Despite State Refusal
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Cash and other perks for people to get vaccinated for COVID-19 are being offered around the state despite the state’s resistance to incentives aimed at improving the state’s worst-in-the-nation inoculation program. In Gadsden, which last week…
Auburn University, Univ. of Alabama Offering Students Rewards for Getting Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Auburn University and the University of Alabama are offering rewards to students in the hopes they'll get vaccinated against COVID-19.
CDC Wants People in High-Risk Areas to Wear Masks, Even If Vaccinated
The CDC announced new recommendations that even vaccinated people should return to wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the coronavirus is surging.
State Health Officer Speaks about Dramatic Rise in COVID-19 Cases in Alabama
State Health Officer is speaking about Alabama's dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases during July. He held a news conference that was aired live on Alabama News Network this morning.
More Than 900 People in Alabama Hospitals with COVID-19
The number of COVID-19 patients in Alabama hospitals has climbed to more than 900 as the state sees an alarming rise in virus cases.
Ivey: "Time to Start Blaming Unvaccinated Folks" for Rise in COVID-19 Cases
As Alabama lags behind most other states in COVID-19 vaccinations, Gov. Kay Ivey was asked by a reporter in Birmingham this week what it will take to convince more people to get shots.
Alabama Pediatrics Group Wants Face Mask Requirement at Schools
The Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics says it strongly recommends that the state's school superintendents require face masks and other safety measures this upcoming school year.
ADPH: Virtually All of Alabama at "Very High Risk" of COVID-19
The latest update of the Alabama Department of Public Health's COVID-19 risk indicator map shows that 59 of Alabama's 67 counties are now considered at "very high risk."
ADPH Launches TikTok Contest to Promote COVID-19 Vaccinations
The Alabama Department of Public Health is launching a TikTok contest to encourage people to get a COVID-19 vaccine before the start of the school year.
ADPH: More Than Half the State at "Very High Risk" of COVID-19
The Alabama Department of Public Health has issued an update of its county-by-county COVID-19 risk indicator map. The latest map shows more than half the state is at "very high risk" for COVID-19.
Alabama jobless rate at 3.3% in June, better than US average
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's jobless rate declined to 3.3% in June, well below the national average, as state leaders emphasized keeping the economy going amid concerns about a resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Kay Ivey's office said Friday…
Base Tells Troops to Prove Vaccination as COVID Cases Rise
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama military base has ordered troops to show proof of vaccination in order to go without face masks as the state sees an uptick in COVID-19 cases — a rise attributed to low vaccination rates…
Selma Man Behind Bars Charged with Killing His Roommate
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is found dead at his home in Selma Friday morning. Now his roommate is charged with his murder. Capt. Natasha Fowlkes says 25 year old Corey…
State to Try to Boost Alabama's Sagging COVID-19 Vaccination Rate
A state agency says it will work with private organizations to encourage more elderly and disabled people to get vaccines for COVID-19 in Alabama.
UPDATE: People in 26 Counties Now at "Very High Risk" for COVID-19
Currently, people in 26 of Alabama’s 67 counties are considered at “very high risk” for COVID-19 exposure.
Expert: Low COVID Vaccination Rate Puts Alabama at Risk
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s low vaccination rate makes the state vulnerable to an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths, an infectious disease expert warned Wednesday. Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, director of the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Division of Infectious…
