Alabama News Network has noticed that some people in Montgomery aren't yet ready to ditch their face mask even though COVID-19 cases are on the decline and restrictions are being eased.
Not everyone is giving up wearing a face mask despite the latest government guidance that means fully vaccinated Americans can uncover their faces in many cases. The CDC now says fully vaccinated…
The latest ADPH school dashboard shows there were 10 or fewer COVID-19 cases in local public school systems for the week of May 14.
Some local stores are changing their face mask policies following new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is easing indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places.
Governor Ivey has announced the expansion of the COVID-19 vaccination eligibility. It now includes individuals age 12 and older, it is effective immediately. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in adolescents with…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A historic church in Selma is commemorating the anniversary of the first mass meeting of the Voting Rights Movement. In addition to honoring some of the foot soldiers. Tabernacle…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Things are slowly starting to get back to normal around the state -- after COVID-19 shut down activities that required people to gather in confined spaces. The judicial system…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The effort to get people vaccinated for COVID-19 -- continues in Alabama. More than 2.6 million doses of vaccine -- have now been administered statewide. Vaughan Regional Medical Center…
The U.S. is expanding use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to children as young as 12. The Food and Drug Administration said Monday the shot is safe and offers strong protection for younger teens based on testing of more than 2,000…
If a person is missing their first or second EIP, they need to file a 2020 tax return with the IRS and claim the 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit (RRC) as soon as possible.
Pfizer's COVID vaccine is expected to be available soon to children ages 12 to 15. Researchers are now currently testing the vaccine in kids as young as 6 months old to see if it's safe and effective.
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new school dashboard of coronavirus cases as of May 7. The latest report shows a slight drop from last week.
Montgomery's citywide mask order is scheduled to expire Sunday, May 9.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People struggling to get through the pandemic -- got some help putting food on the table -- at a drive-thru food giveaway in Selma. The Selma Area Food…
President Biden has set a new vaccination goal to deliver at least one dose to 70% of adult Americans by July Fourth.
Masks will no longer be required when entering a county building in Montgomery. The Montgomery County Commission voted Tuesday to lift the mask requirement inside Montgomery County Offices. Commissioners are still strongly encouraging the public and employees to exercise personal…
Walmart and Sam's Club have announced that they are offering walk-up COVID-19 vaccines at its 143 pharmacies across Alabama.
Gov. Kay Ivey says the COVID-19 pandemic is "absolutely" managed, so she will soon end a state health order meant to guard against the spread of the illness.
AUM has announced that it has a limited number of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines that will be available for people 16 and older Thursday and Friday at the AUM Wellness Center. The vaccines are free, with no insurance needed. People who get…
U.S. health officials say fully vaccinated Americans don't need to wear masks outdoors anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers. And unvaccinated people can drop face coverings in some…
U.S. health officials have lifted an 11-day pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccinations following a recommendation by an expert panel. Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers are inching closer to approving a ban on so-called vaccine passports that require proof of coronavirus vaccination to access services from a business or state agency. The House Health Committee on Wednesday voted to…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The COVID recovery effort continues to move forward across the state -- but many people in Selma and Dallas County still need help feeding their families.…
Over the past year, the Attorney General’s Office has received a variety of complaints from citizens who believe that their personal identifying information has been used to carry out attempted unemployment benefits fraud. These schemes appear to be multi-faceted, making…
