Gov. Kay Ivey Issues Statement on Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a statement on the federal government recommendation that use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine be paused. In a joint statement, the Centers for…
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Jackson Hospital Pausing Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
Jackson Hospital says it will follow the government recommendation that use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine be paused. In a joint statement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration says it is…
Winn-Dixie Suspending Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
With the U.S. recommending a pause in giving out the single-dose Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, Winn-Dixie Stores across Alabama says it will join others in suspending using the vaccine at its free clinics. In a joint statement, the Centers…
U.S. Calls for Pause on Johnson & Johnson Vaccine After Clotting Case
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. is recommending a "pause" in the administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots. In a joint…
Virus Recovery Funds to Promote Tourism on Alabama Coast
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (AP) — Beach season is heating up, and Alabama's coast is getting federal money to help recover from the coronavirus pandemic. The Commerce Department's Economic Development Administration says it's providing the Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors…
New COVID-19 Alabama School Dashboard Released
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new school dashboard of coronavirus cases as of April 9. The latest report shows a slight increase from last week, although several systems did not report due to spring break. ADPH…
Baptist Health to Continue Mask Requirements after Statewide Mandate Ends
Baptist Health announced Friday that people will be required to continue wearing masks in all facilities. Officials with the healthcare facility said even though the statewide mandate ends at 5:00PM Friday, the Alabama Department of Public Health and the Alabama…
Vaccination Clinic & Food Giveaway Held Together in Linden
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Three non-profit organizations get together in Marengo County -- to put COVID vaccine in people's arms -- and food in people's bellies. The Moore Wright Group and the United…
Pike Road Schools Will Continue to Wear Masks After Governor Ivey's Mask Order Expires
Governor Kay Ivey's mandatory mask order is set to expire Friday, April 9 but some places will not end their COVID-19 protocols. Pike Road Schools announced Thursday students and employee will continue wearing masks through the end of the 2020-21…
Baptist Health Hosts Vaccination Clinics in Montgomery & Prattville
Baptist Health officials say they are expanding the COVID-19 vaccination efforts with the opening of two clinics in the River Region. Anyone wanting to get the COVID-19 vaccine will be required to set…
Gov. Ivey Rescinds Mask Mandate, Issues new "Safer Apart" Order
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday issued her twenty-sixth supplemental emergency proclamation transitioning the state from an amended Safer at Home Order to a new Safer Apart Order, the third phase of COVID-19 pandemic health orders. Ivey cites the increase in…
Montgomery City Council Approves 30-Day Face Mask Extension
Tonight, the Montgomery City Council unanimously approved a face mask ordinance that Mayor Steven Reed proposed. It will keep a face mask mandate intact for 30 days, taking effect when the…
Alabama Department of Human Resources Announces Second Round of Grants for Child Care Providers
The Alabama Department of Human Resources on April 7 will begin accepting applications for a second round of grants supporting licensed child care providers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Temporary Assistance for Stabilizing Child Care - Round 2 (TASCC-2) grant…
Pike Road Schools Holds Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic for Staff, Family Members at Pike Road Elementary
On Monday, April 5, Pike Road Schools Staff and their family members were offered their 1st round of the Pfizer vaccine. A drive-thru clinic was set after school in the rear of Pike Road Elementary. The Center for Pain…
Updated Dashboard Shows 236 COVID-19 Cases in Alabama Public Schools
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released an updated school dashboard of coronavirus cases as of April 2. The latest report shows several systems did not report due to spring break. School systems such as Montgomery Public Schools have…
Pike Road Schools Administering COVID-19 Vaccine to Staff, Family of Staff on April 5
Pike Road Schools has been able to work out a partnership with the Center For Pain (Dr. Herrick) who happens to have extra COVID-19 vaccines. They will be providing shots to PRS staff and adult family members of PRS staff…
Gov. Ivey Announces All People Age 16 and Up Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that starting Monday, April 5, all Alabamians ages 16+ will be eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine. She made the announcement while attending the Alabama National Guard's free…
AUM Offering Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, Urges Community Members to Schedule Appointment
Auburn University at Montgomery is making Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines available to eligible community members. Community members meeting the eligibility requirements outlined by the Alabama Department of Public Health can receive the vaccine. Those looking to receive the vaccine at AUM…
Alabama to Begin Vaccinating Prison Inmates
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama prison system says it will begin vaccinating inmates for COVID-19 after previously only making vaccines available to prison officers and staff. The Alabama Department of Corrections announced that on April 12 it will begin…
Bell Toll Ceremony to Mark Montgomery's COVID-19 Deaths
St. John’s Episcopal Church will hold a bell toll ceremony Thursday to remember the lives lost in Montgomery to COVID-19. Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed, Montgomery County Commission Chairman Elton Dean and Pike…
Delta Air Lines to Stop Blocking Middle Seats in May
Delta Air Lines will stop blocking middle seats in May, meaning that no more U.S. airlines will limit capacity on flights to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Delta's announcement…
CDC Tracking COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects
More than 40 million Americans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As with other vaccines, there can be side effects. The CDC is tracking those side effects, even launching a new app so people can check in after receiving the vaccine.…
Winn-Dixie Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Availability to More Alabama Stores
Winn-Dixie has announced that it will begin offering the COVID-19 vaccine in more of its Alabama stores. It will start offering an additional 2,200 Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccines in 34 Alabama Winn-Dixie stores, while supplies last. It had already…
What the Tech? FTC Warns of Scam Involving COVID-19 Vaccine Surveys
As further proof that cyber-criminals will stop at nothing to scam you, the Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers about emails offering rewards for information about the COVID-19 vaccine. The emails offer…
Ivey: Alabama Face Mask Mandate Will End April 9 Despite Biden Request
A spokeswoman for Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says the state's mask mandate will end April 9 despite the president's request for states to reinstate them. Ivey spokeswoman Gina Maiola said Monday that we are moving towards personal responsibility and not…
